The bounce music misnomer has been around for decades: DJs with little access to live instruments just shouted obscenities over simple beats to which women can shake their asses. Dismissive synopses ...

The high-octane rap subgenre has been influencing mainstream artists for some time now. Bounce music is a cultural force that transcends genres and beckons to the heartbeat of New Orleans. This ...

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song written by Vivian Medithi and Nadine Smith. With the volume turned up loud enough, the kick drum on Cruel Santino’s modestly-titled “The Vatican: ...

Even before a pair of hometown labels pushed past gatekeepers, NOLA mastered a reliable alchemy: no sound so straight you couldn't swing it, no... As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping ...