When the mainstream popularity of rap music elevated in the late 1980s, it often did so with the help of inventive sampling. While many samples came from the R&B funk world, clever hip-hop artists and ...

In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a list of classic hip-hop songs representing the Northern California region.

In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a short list of classic songs that help serve as the sound of New York.

Hollywood to Hip Hop to the holidays. Tyler’s contributions to the The Grinch soundtrack (2018), “Big Bag” offers a unique perspective on holiday hustling. The song is both festive and reflective of ...

Elsewhere, generational talents like Playboi Carti and SahBabii contributed new sounds to the rap zeitgeist, making this year one of the most dynamic years in recent memory. These are the songs ...

While some of the tradition’s patina has faded since artists have moved away from Christmas-themed albums and holiday classic covers ... our top 25 Christmas hip-hop songs below, presented ...