The music heard in movies serves several purposes, such as invoking emotion between characters, creating continuity between ...

Hip-hop's chances in the big categories at the 2027 Grammys may be slimmer than recent year sin the absence of an obvious ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like $ha Hef and JayDon. The past week in hip-hop and R&B was filled with major announcements. On ...

Hip Hop and R&B songs rarely win Song of the Year, making each victory a major moment for songwriting recognition. These Grammy wins reflect how songwriting in these genres has shaped conversations ...

2025 was a strange year for rap singles, although some of the genre's biggest artists showed out with some bonafide hits. Hip-Hop in 2025 was highlighted by discourse about whether or not the genre is ...

It's rap, yet somehow it's so soothing it makes you sleepy. The beats are hazy, and the vocals melt deep within the reverb. When I first heard Clams Casino's "I'm God," I was confused, wondering, "Is ...

Drake rewrites his personal-best reign atop the Hot Rap Songs chart as "Janice STFU" wins a 19th week at No. 1. The single ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

There are a plethora of new hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and there is plenty for fans to be excited about. That said, today is Thursday, which means New Music Friday is officially upon ...

We live in the Dot era. After demolishing rap rival Drake last year, Kendrick Lamar’s victory lap has dominated 2025 and the current hip-hop landscape. Super Bowl performance. More Grammy wins. “Not ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.

Crafting infectious hits that stay on repeat has evolved greatly in Hip-Hop’s 50 years of existence. Before we had drum machines, DJ Kool Herc unknowingly sparked a revolution while spinning records ...