There are some upbeat songs that are just upbeat, and there are some that deal with surprisingly dark subject matter, like these four.

We’ve been in the 2000s for a quarter century now. That’s a long time, and over these past 25 years, the world has changed a lot. So, too, has the music that helps give it color. With the speed of the ...

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Busta Rhymes thanked LL Cool J and his mother as he received the Global Icon gong at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday (10.11.24). The 52-year-old rap star admitted that he was thrilled to ...

Cordae and Joey Bada$$, Real Boston Richey, Sulé, Dave East and AraabMuzik, and more also unleash new material.

When GloRilla dropped “F.N.F.,” plenty of people thought they had her all figured out, quick to label her a one-hit wonder.

Kamokgelo Ntuli is working on a project which aims to provide inspiration, motivation, strength and entertainment to his fans.

Robert Smith transmutes grief, anxiety, anger and self-doubt in this exhilarating album. Plus: Willie Nelson and Tyler the ...

On this edition of 5 on 5, we explore five key tracks by Rebekka Ling that paint a portrait of her journey as both an artist and storyteller.

At the Anthem in Washington on Monday night, the Georgia rapper tempered her music's X-rated surface mischief with a striking ...

NEW YORK - Hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent has died after a battle with colon cancer, according to a post on his official social media account. He was 58. "It is with deep sadness we share the ...

In the dynamic realm of Hip Hop, G Rellz emerges as a compelling artist with a unique backstory. Born in Long Island, New York, he ingeniously combined elements of his birth name Derryl with a ...