Did the prison industry push gangster rap?

By almost any measure, the United States military is by far the most powerful on the planet. The immense size of the military, combined with advanced technology and near-unimaginable funding, guarantees a fighting force like no other. However,the size of the organization has also ...  Show more

Ben, Matt and Noel present a Classic episode: In cities across Canada, the US and other parts of the world, the cost of living continues to rise -- and housing becomes increasingly unaffordable. Rental rates outpace inflation. Owning a home becomes virtually impossible for millio ...  Show more

Certains artistes ont réussi très tôt à tirer leur épingle du jeu, mais tout n’est pas simple : qui dit succès commercial, dit manque d’authenticité pour certains…Un des premiers succès commerciaux du rap, c’est Mais vous êtes fous, de Benny B, et c’est aussi un des succès les pl ...  Show more

TikTok music has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, transforming the way we discover and engage with music. The popular social media platform has become a breeding ground for viral trends and catchy tunes, giving rise to a new era of music consumption. With its short-form videos a ...  Show more

Pourquoi la musique de MC Solaar a-t-elle failli disparaître ? Merci d’avoir posé la question ! Il a longtemps été le plus gros vendeur d'albums du rap français, avant de se faire battre récemment par l’ultra prolifique Jul. Tout le monde connaît son nom: MC Solaar, celui qui a ...  Show more

Join Steve for the incredible inside story behind the song that launched hip hop on its course towards world domination. It's a tale tainted by scandal: accusations of organized crime, plagiarism and betrayal. And it's told by the artists who lived it: early South Bronx innovator ...  Show more