In the chronicles of Hip Hop, the tale of the DJs who formed the genre’s foundation is a significant but frequently ignored episode. More than just record players, they were the masterminds behind a ...

DJ Clark Kent, the proud Brooklynite who was known for his party rocking acumen, contributions to the careers of borough mates like Jay-Z, and massive sneaker collection, died on Thursday. He was 58.

It’s widely acknowledged that the cultural phenomenon known as hip-hop officially began at a house party in The Bronx, New York on August 11, 1973. That means hip-hop is nearly 50 years old, and to ...

Hip-hop pioneer DJ Mark the 45 King, whose iconic tracks have been sampled repeatedly by the music genre, has died. He was 62. The record producer’s manager confirmed Thursday in an e-mail to The ...

The record producer will soon be the subject of a documentary, 'God’s Favorite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent.' By Zoe G. Phillips DJ Clark Kent, a beloved hip-hop record producer who worked with ...