Rap & Hip Hop

Jermaine Cole's sixth studio album might as well be his best-ever album in my book, due to the fact that it sees him reclaim the drive and hunger for the rap game that saw him burst into mainstream hip-hop. Check out "The Off- Season" review here.

While picking a cool rapper name for yourself can initially make you gain in popularity, it won't replace good rhymes and rhythm. If you have both, then you've got something good.

New York City is home to a lot of battle rap legends. Over the years, many of these talented MCs emerged from Queens, Yonkers, Harlem, Brooklyn, and The Bronx. This list explores the city's current battle rappers, providing a list of where they rank according to public opinion

Bad Bunny has been blowing up the world music scene. Known for Latin trap, reggaeton, and synthwave sounds, check out this Puerto Rican artist's hottest songs. From Billboard awards to Grammy nominations—here are Bad Bunny's most popular collaborations.

Krash Minati is an underground rap artist rising up from Columbus, Ohio. Krash began rising in popularity around 2016. Read on to learn about this up-and-coming artist!

My Interview With New Upcoming Hip-Hop/Pop Artist: L.A.Shawn (LA Boii) !!! From music inspirations, to collaborations with Lil Baby and Baby Goth, to fan love and appreciation. Learning something new about this new face in the game! L.A.Shawn (LA Boii), tell me what you think of him!

The mainstream success of rap and hip-hop in recent decades has been phenomenal. This article showcases the very best hip-hop love songs.

Eminem has had a lot going recently. From two new albums to dis tracks he has us on our toes. Instead of evolving rap has been devolving and Eminem is not having it. Are Eminem's new projects living up to his legacy?

This article is a brief analysis of Ice Cube's 1993 classic, "What Can I Do?," which tells Ice Cube's origin story. Read on to learn the hard truths that made Ice Cube the legendary rapper that he is.

Jay Lyricz is the new urban artist singing sensation ready to take the music world by storm with his new hit single,"Make It Go".

Every now and then someone new comes on the scene and gets everyone talking. Right now that person is the rapper Cardi B. She is in the spotlight, but not many people know much about her other than her music.

I talk to Bubba B the MC about how he creates rhymes with positive, uplifting messages and kid-friendly content.

Visit a gameday locker room, high school to professional, rural to urban, and you're guaranteed to hear music blasting. And more often than not, you'll hear hip-hop music.

Every town has at least one or two rappers, and every city has at least one or two hundred. But rapping and being a good rapper are two different things. And killing it between interviews is another.

Many believe that an artist changing their style to appeal to the masses is a grave mistake in the creative process. They call this "selling out". I offer a different definition of this term.

A look into what ASAP Mob adds to the conversation about the face of modern hip hop.

Who is the king of New York hip hop? I won’t get into anything pre-'90s, as my knowledge and comfortability on the subject don’t stretch that far, but I'll cover the golden age of hip hop, onwards.

Have you heard of Country Rap? It's not a new genre, but it is making big waves with several artists trying to make their way to the top. See how the South stacks up when country and rap get mixed.

Whether home-grown or from the world diaspora, here are 15 of the very best of Palestinian Hip-Hop artists. Inspired by the great US rap artists and their own musical culture.

Californian R&B singer/songwriter Kehlani unveils her debut studio album, 'SweetSexySavage'...

US hip-hop trio Migos follow up their Lil Uzi Vert featured hit 'Bad And Boujee' with a second studio album entitled, 'Culture'...

UK rapper and actor Loyle Carner releases his debut album, 'Yesterday's Gone'...

Insisting that it's his last ever album, London grime pioneer Wiley releases the long-awaited, 'Godfather'...

Canadian hip-hop artist Tory Lanez kicks off the year with the release of two mixtapes, "The New Toronto 2" and "Chixtape 4"...

Rappers El-P and Killer Mike, aka US hip-hop supergroup Run The Jewels, release their third studio album, 'Run The Jewels 3'...

US hip-hop artist Yo Gotti rounds up some famous friends, and a crop of new names for his latest mixtape, 'White Friday (CM9)'...

US rapper T.I. revamps a previously-released EP into the politically charged studio album, 'Us Or Else: Letter To The System'...

London rapper Little Simz deals with the pressures of fame on her second studio album, 'Stillness In Wonderland'...

Originally marked for release in September, US recording artist and actor Kid Cudi finally releases his sixth studio album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'...

US rapper and producer J. Cole ignites speculation about his personal life with the release of his fourth studio album, '4 Your Eyez Only’ ...

US singer/songwriter and rapper Post Malone unleashes his debut record, 'Stoney'...

US soul/R&B musician John Legend, releases his new album , 'Darkness And Light'....

Actor Donald Glover showcases his singing skills on a third studio album under the Childish Gambino moniker entitled, ‘Awaken, My Love!’...

"Awaken, My Love!" was released tonight, and it begs the question: Where have you been all our lives?

The Canadian singer/songwriter follows up last year's 'Beauty Behind The Madness' with new album, 'Starboy'...

A decade after bursting onto the scene, London grime artist P Money finally releases his debut studio album, 'Live & Direct'...

'Redemption' is the final instalment of New Orleans singer/songwriter Dawn Richard's album trilogy...

Hawaiian singer/songwriter Bruno Mars goes retro on his third studio release, '24K Magic'...

Hip-hop legends A Tribe Called Quest drop their final album entitled, 'We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service’ ...

Scottish songstress Emeli Sandé releases her sophomore studio album, 'Long Live The Angels'...

US singer/songwriter Tinashe releases 'Nightride', the first half of a new double album...

The follow-up to 2014's 'Nobody's Smiling', Chicago rapper and actor Common returns with a new album entitled 'Black America Again'...

Roy Woods is signed to OVO. His stunning vocals combined with soft, synth sounds result in beautiful, Jamaican-influenced songs. He is certainly a rising star, comparable to The Weeknd and Drake.

Love hip-hop but don't know how to share it? Or maybe you're curious about the genre yourself? These five are good introductions to what hip-hop has to offer.

Eminem has 8 studio albums as a solo artists in his catalog. Which one is the best? Slim Shady's 8 studio albums as a solo artist - ranked in order from worst to best.

Kendrick is one of the latest generation's most prominent voices. If you like the Top Dawg emcee's catalog, you may enjoy these rappers who all bear some type of sonic resemblance to Kendrick Lamar.

Hopsin rapidly gained viral success after releasing his "Ill mind 4," but how much do you know about Marcus? Find good Hopsin songs, artists similar to Hopsin, the story of his rise to fame, and more.

Pitbull has managed to have a very successful career despite criticism that he isn't talented. So, how did he do it?

Hip-hop is more than a music genre, it is a culture that has shaped America over the past three decades. Read more to find out how hip-hop has influenced society in the United States.

Rap Beats or Hip Hop beats are easy to make with beatmakers when you follow a few simple rules. Let’s explore what makes up a hip hop beat and exactly how it's made...