Phillip Haddix

Joined: Aug 11, 2025

Musical adventure lies at the heart of hip-hop music

Why the DJ and MC are two sides of the same hip-hop coin

The origin of hip-hop's intense obsession with technology

The never ending bond between rap music and live performance

How KRS-One embodied the heart of hip-hop on one BDP track

Why ‘Not Like Us’ ignited a fierce debate about rap’s place in culture

Biz Markie was diabolical on the mic (but could he be beaten?)

Nas vs. Shakespeare: Would a battle even be close?

Hip-hop's many lyrical and musical homages to doo-wop

A brief history of Paul Winley Records and the recording industry that captured rap

Rhyme but harmonized: The impact of doo-wop on hip-hop's competitive spirit

Rhythm at the root: The communal and audible lineage of hip-hop's music

Rappin' and rollin' through time and space: Various precursors to hip-hop's voice

Somebody or some bodies?: Rethinking rap’s need for individual pioneers

Wax, static, and sound waves: How lyrics and rap routines pass between MCs

7 unforgettable nostalgia trips from rap hits of the past