When Petey Pablo wrote his hit song "Raise Up," he wanted to give North Carolina the recognition it deserved, but his record ...

Petey Pablo’s iconic 2001 hit “Raise Up” could soon become the official Hip-Hop anthem of North Carolina, thanks to a new ...

When Petey Pablo wrote his hit song "Raise Up," he wanted to give North Carolina the recognition it deserved, but his record label at the time wasn't so sure they heard a hit.

Senate leader Phil Berger wants to create a new division to monitor the efficiency of state agencies. His newly proposed ...

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plot hound, a state tree – the dogwood – and a state bird – the cardinal. But ...

A bill filed in the General Assembly on Tuesday wants to honor Petey Pablo's legendary track "Raise Up" as the official ...

Petey Pablo's "Raise Up" could soon become North Carolina's official hip-hop song under a new Senate bill recognizing its lasting impact on the state's culture.

A Look at Why Sampling in Hip-Hop Sounds More Familiar Than Ever Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new bill filed in the General Assembly proposes giving North Carolina an official hip-hop song and you can probably guess which song. Senate Bill 512, filed by Durham ...

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