Music is changing at a rapid pace. Every year there is a hot new artist or trend. Hip hop’s success in the mainstream means that it is no stranger to these shifts. The genre’s success also means that ...

Atlanta’s grip on the global music scene remains unshakable. The city, long a crucible for hip-hop innovation, continues to churn out sounds that resonate far beyond Georgia’s borders. From the raw ...

Hip-hop culture has a rich heritage of experimentation, innovation, and inclusion, and the genre continues to push boundaries and inspire. This year, expect some exciting – even weird – hip-hop trends ...

Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s too much heat to keep up with. What’s lost on the chart-watchers lamenting rap’s mainstream lull is that the ...

Major releases drop: Chris Brown, Action Bronson, and Little Simz headline a packed week of new albums and singles alongside 6LACK, Young Thug, and JPEGMAFIA. Rising talent ranked: Breakout indexes ...

Rap artists claimed Record of the Year for the second straight Grammy Awards ceremony, but the genre has not won Album of the Year in more than two decades as pop and country releases captured the top ...

Vietnam’s hip-hop scene is gaining momentum alongside innovations in car audio and entertainment accessories. Portable devices, curated playlists, and EQ tuning are enhancing how this genre is ...