In 1995, he produced a rap classic — and his first hit song — with “Player’s Anthem” by Junior M.A.F.I.A., a group formed by the Notorious B.I.G., who also appeared on the track.

Yes. No Skips is back again for more coverage of past music releases that have near-flawless consistency. This week, Linda Perhacs’ “Parallelograms” is what we’ll be talking about, since the album ...

New York City hip-hop pioneer DJ Clark Kent — who worked with some of the genre’s biggest names and introduced Jay-Z to Notorious B.I.G. — has died after a battle with colon cancer.

Cheo went on to work with me on the Vibe book “Unbelievable,” a biography of The Notorious B.I.G. that was optioned to make ...

DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop pioneer with production credits on hits for Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. and Mariah Carey, has died at the age of 58. The musician, who has become a legendary figurehead in hip ...

The hip-hop mogul's children have taken over his Instagram while he's in jail. A legal expert sees it as a typical strategy ...

In the marble halls of Belize's Parliament building, Moses Barrow's commanding presence draws attention. He addresses his ...

After producing the remix for Troop track “Spread My Wings” in 1989, he got his first big break in 1995 producing Junior M.A.F.I.A. and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Player’s Anthem,” which ...

Jesse Grant/Getty DJ Clark Kent, the hip-hop producer known for work with fellow New York greats JAY-Z and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at age 58. Kent, born Rodolfo A. Franklin and known as ...

Megan Thee Stallion, another H-Town superstar, used last weekend to launch Act II of her Megan LP, which topped R&B/Hip-Hop ...

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The Youngstown, Ohio native has written for "Comedy Central Roast" and has close ties with conservative comedian Joe Rogan ...