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Their raw dancefloor sound yielded a string of hits – and the first ever hip-hop track. Still touring in their 90s, they chart a career from Marvin Gaye to Glastonbury

The six years between 1973 and 1979 are hugely significant to hip-hop’s development.

Aspiring hip-hop artists learn from each other and the ethos of ‘each one teach one’ – adapted from an African American proverb – applies across the culture.

From legends like Slick Rick to rising game-changers like Sexyy Red, PEOPLE spoke with over 30 prominent musicians about hip-hop's 50th anniversary, and what the milestone means to them personally

PEOPLE spoke with several influential artists and newcomers about hip-hop's biggest milestone to date, 50 years after it was born in the Bronx

Rap is 50 this year. These groundbreaking tracks are a history of the world-conquering genre

Think husky vocals and a scorching release from the pioneers of desert blues.

The legendary producer discusses being Part of rap music's pre-history

The late Sylvia Robinson of Englewood, NJ, a pioneer producer of hip-hop, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The late Sylvia Robinson of Englewood, NJ, a pioneer producer of hip-hop, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.