The most compelling releases of the year reimagined hip-hop tracks, deep-rooted collaborations and longstanding inspirations.

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 - after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski - check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s.

In the latest Boardroom Talks, Wale reflects on his Blog Era rise, industry battles, and 15-year evolution while discussing ...

A huge, gloriously silly and brutally effective amalgam of abandoned styles ripe for reinvigorating — rap-metal, dream-prog, ...

Doc Fuller pushes his vision of progress forward with “UPGRADE,” a father / son collaboration that previews his next album.

My Time Fresh off his viral smash hit, Rob49 is stepping into the spotlight with his first headlining tour and bold plans to ...

When people trace hip hop’s origin story, they usually go straight to the Bronx: those fabled block parties, the breakbeats ...

Johnson is talking about his years of “dirt hustling,” when he sold stapled and Xeroxed copies of his zine Unsigned and Hella ...

“Sunshine and Rainbows” captures the heart of that moment. It is honest, heavy, reflective, and still filled with ...

The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres. Bad ...

Whether making hip-hop, punk, salsa or spiritual jazz, Bay Area artists didn’t disappoint this year. The KQED Arts & Culture ...

There just aren't many places doing holiday music as well as New Orleans and South Louisiana. So Gambit put together a ...