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In the last year, hip-hop book publishing has seen its greatest period to date with the release of Jay-Z's 'Decoded,' the controversial 'Anthology of Rap' and Dan Charnas' truly excellent 'The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop...

Willow Smith is following in her father's footsteps while crafting her debut album. The 10-year-old 'Whip My Hair' singer has called on DJ Jazzy Jeff to contribute his talents to the forthcoming effort. Known for his work alongside Will Smith during the Fresh Prince days, Jeff will tap into his hip-hop skills to come up with new material for Willow's project, according to rapper Skillz... Read Mo

As the anniversary of the beloved DJ AM's death nears, his life and contributions to music are being celebrated and honored from New York to Los Angeles. AM, born Adam Goldstein, died of an accidental overdose on August 28, 2009 at the age of 36...

Fresh off a cameo at The Roots' third annual picnic earlier this month, DJ Jazzy Jeff continues to channel the good vibes of summer. Along with fellow beloved spinner Mick Boogie, the one-time Will Smith collaborator dropped a new mixtape that's simply called 'Summertime' and goes well beyond the usual watermelon picnics and poolside BBQs associated with the season...

Several close friends of the late DJ AM put on an unannounced tribute show in Miami last night. The respected DJ died unexpectedly of a drug overdose last August in New York City. AM collaborators Travis Barker, A-Trak and Jazzy Jeff performed at the event, which was part of Miami's Winter Music Conference...

Legendary Philadelphia party-rocker and turntable wiz DJ Jazzy Jeff is working to put together a mixtape in Michael Jackson's honor, entitled "He's the King...I'm the DJ." The mixtape, a collaboration with Philly-based clothing company UNDRCRWN, will feature a collection of "popular favorites and rare gems from the King of Pop," according to Jeff's blog, which includes some of

It wouldn't be summer without backyard barbecues, family reunions, Mister Softee and summer jams. Whether it's a straightforward tune about kickin' it on a hot basketball court or a symbolic one about ice cream flavors, we can't deny the role music plays in the summer months...