Hip Hop GUIDE

What started at a party in The Bronx in 1973 has now become a global cultural phenomenon, with subgenres and subcultures across the world.

From underground sounds and local stars, to the biggest names in music, our hip hop guide is your gateway to the best tickets to the hottest shows. Here, you can get access to news, tour announcements and Last Chance sales. Discover future classics and be first in line for tickets to your favourites.

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JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation announce new shows in Paris and Los Angeles – get tickets

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Gospel Garden presents Kirk Franklin as part of Palace Bowl Presents. The 20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel artist, songwriter and producer is one of the most influential figures in contemporary gospel music. For over three decades, Kirk Franklin has blended Gospel, R&B, hip-hop and pop, creating a groundbreaking sound that has helped bring gospel music to global audiences and redefine its place in mainstream culture.

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Festival Season is calling

We are the plans that finally made it out of the group chat

The days are getting longer and before you know it the sun will set at 9pm and you’ll be in a field listening to your favourite artists with all your favourite people.

We’ve got the hottest sets, the biggest UK festivals, the new music you need to discover and all the summer fun you can imagine. Browse our Festival Guide to find your perfect summer adventure.

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What’s Gig Buddies all about?

Matching people with volunteers who share their interests, so they can go to gigs, evening events, or simply hang out – as equals and as friends.

“Our projects are all about supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to live the lives they choose.

We’re here to challenge the idea that disabled people should live restricted or isolated lives. Everyone deserves friendship, fun, a social life that reflects who they are and the freedom to Stay Up Late if they want to!

We’re proud to be part of a growing community of Gig Buddies projects across the globe, all inspired by the original project we launched in Sussex in 2013.”

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The albums that defined hip hop

From the quirky rhymes of De La Soul to the bravado sex-positive persona of Lil’ Kim, here are the formative albums of the last five decades

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The 11 best Wu-Tang Clan songs

Ahead of their farewell tour, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, we rank the 11 best songs by the legacy hip hop collective

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The 11 best Skepta songs

Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? Here are the 11 best Skepta tracks ahead of his festival performances this summer

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