10 Best Saba Guest Verses, Ranked
From “Below the Surface” to “Sacrifices,” we count down the Chicago rapper’s best work on other artist’s songs.
Opinion
Hip-Hop Is America’s Biggest Genre. What Happens When We Enter 2020?
At its genesis, the worldwide appeal wasn’t foreseeable, but now, almost 50 years later, it’s impossible to imagine a world without hip-hop and rap music.
‘Confetti’ is Jack Harlow's “Making it” Moment
Throw some paper ‘Confetti,’ Jack Harlow is here to stay.
Flying Lotus Will Make You Believe In Magic
On stage, FlyLo’s beats breathe instead of bump. They’re alive. He’s alive. He is the rabbit who leads to a place of magic.
Breakdown: Hilltop Hoods’ Rhyme Scheme on “Rattling the Keys to the Kingdom”
We break down the Hilltop Hoods' rhyme scheme on "Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom."
Mac Miller Is Everlasting on ‘GO:OD AM’
In every corner of Mac’s music — of this album — all I can find is the thrill of the coming day.
The Art of Selflessness: From Kendrick Lamar to DAVE
Life mandates–and art reinforces–the importance of stories outside of us.
I Almost Gave Up on Music: Guest Editorial
"These experiences are part of what makes up my new project, 'Don’t Save Me.'"
The Death of Hip-Hop’s Legendary New York City Recording Studios
Whatever happened to the places that helped shape hip-hop?
25 Years Later: The Timelessness of The Notorious B.I.G’s ‘Ready to Die’
“Behind every great fortune, there lies a crime.”
JPEGMAFIA ‘All My Heroes Are Cornballs’ 1 Listen Album Review
JPEGMAFIA remains one of rap’s most confrontational, adventurous artists.
Mac Miller’s ‘The Divine Feminine’ & the Sound of Falling in Love
‘The Divine Feminine’ is more than a mere album about love.
How Immigration Policies Are Limiting Afrobeats’ Global Entry
“Right now, it’s the Wild West.”
Post Malone Optimizes the Algorithm on ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’
Malone makes the most of his pliable vocal tone, pop-sensibilities, and curatorial ear while downplaying his greatest weakness: himself.
What Makes an Album Release an Event?
Donna and Yoh discuss the inner-workings of event albums.
EarthGang ‘MIRROLAND’ 1 Listen Album Review
EarthGang's ‘MIRRORLAND’ is one of the wildest rides of 2019.
Childish Major ‘Dirt Road Diamond’ Cheat Code Album Review
The South Carolina native is cruising down life’s windy highway searching for new experiences.
BTS’ Suga Keeps Shattering Expectations — and Social Norms
The Daegu native is an acclaimed emcee, a hotly pursued producer, and an activist pushing for social change.
IDK ‘Is He Real?’ 1 Listen Album Review
On ‘Is He Real?’ IDK aims to create a conceptual rap album within the confines of a playlist-like structure.
SiR 'Chasing Summer' 1 Listen Album Review
From the vocal mix to the production value, SiR’s RCA debut ‘Chasing Summer’ is radiant.
The Color’s Gone: How BROCKHAMPTON Grew Up
For BROCKHAMPTON, growing up meant making more reflective, honest music.
Video Games, Anime, & Lo-Fi Hip-Hop: Welcome to Atlanta’s Monday Night Haven
“There’s a reason why all these people can be in one room.”
Mac Miller’s Musical Detour Through Hell
While Mac journeyed through hell, he was always on his way to heaven.
3 Shades of Paranoia: Chance the Rapper, Mach-Hommy & Ka
Paranoia paralyzes, striking fear deep into the heart of its victims. These three artists know this well.
The Art of Haunting Music: Frank Ocean, Mac Miller & KAINA
These are the songs you hear in your head before bed, when you’re idly working, or when you start to get anxious.
Little Brother’s ‘May The Lord Watch’ Is a Testament to Black Brotherhood
‘May The Lord Watch’ stands as a testament to Black brotherhood.
bLAck pARty ‘Endless Summer’ Cheat Code Album Review
bLAck pARty’s ‘Endless Summer’ is a celestial mood board, unique to his idiosyncratic sensibilities.
Rapsody ‘Eve’ 1 Listen Album Review
On ‘Eve,’ Rapsody is spitting like the sky isn’t the limit.
The Evolution of Jack Harlow’s Music Videos: From Stiff to Swagger
After three years of steady releases, Jack Harlow finally looks the part of a budding star.
Young Thug Achieves the Impossible with ‘So Much Fun’
As a body of work, ‘So Much Fun’ lives up to its name and then some.
How Mac Miller Processed Fear
We start with what terrifies us, but we process the fear and move with it to move away from it.
Little Brother 'May the Lord Watch' 1 Listen Album Review
This is grown man rap; not just grown men rapping.
Big Daddy Kane‘s “Show & Prove”: The Legendary Story
“Show & Prove” is a testament to the camaraderie that helps push emcees to greater heights.
Music Writing Versus Music Fandom: My Irreconcilable Struggle
You have to listen to understand.
Snoh Aalegra Nails the Comfort of Pining
On 'Ugh, those feels again,' Snoh Aalegra makes pining feel romantic and vast, not desperate.
Young Thug 'So Much Fun' 1 Listen Album Review
'So Much Fun' is Young Thug honing the voice of a rap star.
This Is How We Shall Honor Nipsey Hussle
In death, Nipsey Hussle is an example of how to honor those we’ve lost.
Burna Boy Is Crossing Over & He’s Bringing Africa With Him
Burna Boy’s entire career has always been bigger than him.
The Spirit of Nipsey Hussle’s “Blue Laces” Sequel
“Blue Laces” and “Blue Laces 2”—eight years between them—are markers of the sheer distance Nipsey covered on his marathon.
Keep Shooting: The Effects of Winning & Losing in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop doesn’t expect artists to be good; hip-hop demands they are golden.
Reggaeton Still Represents Puerto Rico’s Oppressed in 2019
As the commonwealth clamors with questions, its public figures must remain indebted to its survival and reparation.
6LACK’s “Seasons” Video Perfectly Captures Love In the Height of Summer
A beautiful summer is calling.
Every Episode of Kenny Beats’ ‘The Cave’ Season 1, Ranked
‘The Cave’ is a grassroots effort to unite artists and fans through memes and music.