Hip-hop began in 1973 Bronx as a voice against racism and inequality, rooted in DJing, rapping, dance, and graffiti. It later ...

Explore the best rap albums of 2025, from Clipse to Cardi B. These projects defined the year’s sound and spirit. Dive into ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...

All-time greats Nas (working with producer extraordinaire DJ Premier) and De La Soul dropped lively, sonically eclectic ...

The year 2025 was rich with new original music from New Jersey and here's a sample of the 13 best the state has to offer.

Rumors of MTV’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In October, it was announced that many of MTV’s subchannels in Europe ...

Most independent rappers don’t fail because the music is bad. They fail because they don’t understand the first 24 hours.

Pooh Shiesty enjoys an immediate welcome reception on Billboard ’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as he collects his first No.

Includes David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Bruce Springsteen, Brigitte Fontaine, Bill Evans and more… but in ...

Nominally a rap album, “Jonatan” rarely behaves like one. What follows instead is a project that treats rap as a loose ...

Doechii’s “Nissan Altima” emerged as one of 2025’s most discussed breakout rap tracks. Featuring stinging lyricism, dramatic cries and jolting beat changes, the track showcased her range and ...