From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

Across 15 songs, Nas appears to be lapping the finish line, and it’s anybody’s guess where he’s going to go from here.

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

Benjamin Kath, who records under the name Ben Jammin Beats, is a Twin Cities–based producer known for crafting hip-hop instrumentals that balance warmth, grit, and emotion.

Both Nas and DJ Premier are on hip-hop’s Mt. Rushmore, especially for those of us who came up listening to hip-hop in the ...

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar justified every bit of their popularity, and Paul McCartney and Robert Plant proved they’re still ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few R&B groups from the late 1980s and early 1990s managed to blend vocal precision, stage charisma, and emotional depth quite like Troop. Hailing from Pasadena, California, the five ...

While 2025 has offered up plenty of new releases from Memphis and Mid-South artists, it also provided a remarkable trove of reissues for fans of the city’s rich musical history. From Sun Records ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It’s the 13th exciting season for the Race’s Hip Hop Nutcracker, coming December 12th to the 14th. This high-energy music and dance classic has become a tradition for many ...

Has the past ever felt so fresh? From fashion and films to music, video games, and classic diners, the best of old-time America has never been more in. But our generation isn't just recreating times ...

Jay-Z, Ye, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj and more. An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere ...