Mýa's new album "Retrospect" is a joyful tribute to 1970s and '80s funk and soul, featuring Too Short, 21 Savage and Snoop ...

Since breaking through as a pop star with her Control album 40 years ago, Janet Jackson has amassed one of the great song ...

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...

On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul’s debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

On Thursday, January 15, Chris Lane will take the stage in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a special performance. Although a special night for Lane, fans are in for a treat as the country singer ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Wyclef Jean once explained to me the thinking behind blending pop and hip-hop. He called it “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s similar to the quiet verses and loud choruses that defined alternative rock in ...

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Hip-hop producer the Alchemist releases seven projects this year, collaborating with Erykah Badu, Freddie Gibbs ...

Though critics and fans disagree on its exact start and end dates, many have labeled the period stretching from 1987 to 1996 the “Golden Age of Hip-Hop.” With heavy groundwork laid by Run DMC, the ...