The Source
United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture
The Source is an American music and entertainment news website and magazine. Created in 1988 by David Mays, it is the world's oldest rap publication.[1][2] In 1999, it was the best-selling music magazine in America.[3] But in 2009, the magazine began to lose readership and started to make less money.[4]
| Frequency | 1–2 per year |
|---|---|
| Circulation | 175K |
| First issue | 1988 |
| Company | The NorthStar Group |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 1063-2085 |
History change
The magazine's website began in 1998.[5] It was celebrating its 100th issue.[6][7]
References change
- ↑ Hedges, Chris (February 20, 2001). "Public Lives: His Beat Goes On, as a Hip-Hop Empire". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ↑ printed by using a copying machine: Josh Tyrangiel (January 5, 2004). "A Source of Discomfort". Time.
- ↑ Emory Holmes II (August 20, 1999). "Hip-Hop Goes Prime Time With Source Music Awards". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ↑ Heather Fletcher (September 1, 2009). "Finding Success at The Source". AdWeek. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ↑ "JamTV brings hip-hop online with The Source". Advertising Age. August 26, 1998. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Jann Wenner is among Hot Music Title's Biggest Fans". Advertising Age. February 23, 1998. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ↑ Seth Colter Walls (August 12, 2010). "Bun B's 'Trill O.G.' Inspires a Hip-Hop Debate". Newsweek. Retrieved January 1, 2023.