In addition to the Chance the Rapper album that dropped mid-day today, this week gave us new albums by Burna Boy, YBN Cordae, and BJ the Chicago Kid (that I reviewed for Notable Releases), as well as ...

Generative artificial intelligence is seeping deeper into our cultural fabric by the day. In just two years, AI videos of Will Smith eating spaghetti have evolved from poorly developed nightmare fuel ...

The post The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Rap-Rock Crossovers in 10 Songs appeared first on Consequence. Rock music and hip-hop were never quite opposites. Hip-hop emerged through the use of ...

As the year comes to an end, we are wading deep into list season. Now that we’ve talked about the best albums, songs, debuts, and EPs of 2025, it’s time to get even more granular and pay tribute to a ...

The 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards spotlighted the artists, songwriters, and publishers who shaped the sound of the past year, honoring the most-performed songs across R&B, hip-hop, rap, and ...

BigXthaPlug lights up Billboard’s charts this week with multiple achievements on the lists dated Sept. 6. The rapper claims his first No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart with “All the Way,” featuring ...

Former NFL football star Major Nine, with his unique blend of rap and soul, transcends the traditional boundaries of hip-hop, aiming to empower and connect with listeners on a deeper level. Major Nine ...

Looking for a way to enjoy Labor Day weekend seeing great hip-hop, rap, soul and jazz musicians? The Black Radio Experience, an offshoot of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, runs Friday through Sunday at ...