Featured Style: Turntablism
Even though DJs like Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grand Wizard Theodore were the leading figures of hip-hop during the 1970s, by the time rap hit the mainstream in the mid-'80s, the MC had begun taking over the stage. After all, to have any chance at radio airplay and commercial crossover, tracks obviously needed a vocal focus. Inevitably, the mixers responsible for the first hip-hop street jams were inevitably pushed to the back. Though the balance will probably never be righted,…
Featured Mood: Ramshackle
AllMusic's moods are adjectives that describe the sound and feel of a song, album, or overall body of work. Endearing for its rudimentary charms, whether due to limited musical acumen, technological restrictions, or a laid-back attitude coupled with a distaste for rehearsal, ramshackle music has a long and lively history.
Featured Theme: Drugs
AllMusic's themes refer to activities or events particularly suited for a song, album or overall body of work. These are albums about drugs. Uh, do you have any? You have to tell us if you're a cop, you know.