Hip Hop

'The Chronic' is one of the most important albums in hip-hop and although the lyrics are more than controversial, it's incredible production had an enduring impact. Listen to the story and music.

Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and DJ Yoda dig deep into the most inventive, assured, and playful debut in hip-hop history De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising.

Paloma candidly relays the story of her childhood, political views and her favourite albums by Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday, Tracey Chapman and Arrested Development.

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy looks back at Erykah Badu's defining moment in our monthly Classic Album Sundays Worldwide Podcast.

The 1994 hip-hop landmark is a sterling example of how great rap can be.

Inspiring genres from hip-hop to prog rock and artists such as Afrika Bambaata, The Egyptian Lover, The Normal, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Depeche Mode. Kraftwerk are without doubt one of the most influential groups in history.

Peace, love, justice, equality, fun, togetherness, self-expression and self-worth. Yep, De La Soul gave us the blueprint, assembly instructions included.

The first of three collaborations with Prince Paul, '3 Feet High and Rising' proved that hip-hop music was more than just rapping about the ghetto.

De La Soul changed the game with 3 Feet High and Rising proving that hip-hop was more than just rapping about the streets, taking inspiration from pop, soul, disco, and even country music.