Nothing about Biz Markie's unapologetically wacky, is-this-guy-for-real? 1989 hip-hop love song "Just A Friend" screamed POP HIT! The "vocalist," a Long Island, New York MC, deejay and beat boxing ...

Let’s be real, arguments about the greatest albums of this century are basically never-ending. Music fans can get pretty ...

In 1894, “The Little Lost Child” went “platinum” off sheet music sales in what might be considered the first successful music video marketing campaign. Innovations in aurafarming have taken things to ...

In her recent Nylon cover story, the South African singer revealed that she’s made “full-on rap songs” and plans to share one with fans someday. When asked if she had a specific pop star she wanted to ...

As rap stops appearing in global charts, fans wonder if rap is on the decline in it's prominence in the current culture.

Tyla can’t wait to showcase her rap skills. The rising star has been exploring new musical territories since her breakthrough hit. The 23-year-old South African singer – who got her big break after ...

In the past, Doja Cat has had a complicated relationship with what kind of artist she is and what type of music she should make. Almost a year to date after releasing her first No. 1 hit “Say So,” she ...

When Nas said “hip-hop is dead,” this certainly isn’t what he meant. Since 1990, rap music has topped the music charts as arguably the most impactful genre in the world. But for the first time in ...

A schmaltzy ballad. A bubble-gum pop song. A raunchy rap anthem. All three Hot 100 hits feature Mars, a blockbuster singer and songwriter who is largely a cipher. By Shaad D’Souza It’s a free-for-all ...

A recent tiff between underground rap promo pages has sparked an impassioned online debate about the definition of “gimmick rappers” over the past week. Most of it is boring and wrapped up in ...