As the year comes to an end, we’re paying tribute to our favorite albums and songs released across our favorite genres. This week, we tackled the very best K-pop songs of 2024, and today we’ve ...

In hip-hop, playlists act as cultural maps — connecting personal identity, community heritage, and new music discovery. From Jersey club remixes to curated hip-hop journeys, they carry forward ...

The year in hip-hop was defined by an epic battle between two of the genre’s biggest stars, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick’s decisive victory over Drizzy culminated in one of the year’s best rap ...

As the year comes to an end, we are wading deep into list season. Now that we’ve talked about the best albums, songs, debuts, and EPs of 2025, it’s time to get even more granular and pay tribute to a ...

In streaming culture, hip hop playlists are powerful launchpads for rising talent. Curators—both human and data-driven—can spotlight artists before they hit the mainstream. For emerging rappers, the ...

The Listening: New Music From Ken Carson, Rico Nasty, Nipsey Hussle & Bino Rideaux, Jorja Smith with WizKid, Larry June and More This week’s new music Friday also ...

Music plays a huge role in shaping the gaming experience. The right soundtrack can sharpen focus, boost adrenaline, and help players settle into the perfect rhythm for long sessions. For many gamers, ...

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 most memorable moment in rap of 2024 isn’t an album, it’s the multi-song rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that culminated in the release of the year’s most world-conquering rap song, ...

In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...