Rap/Hip-Hop | Singles
May 2, 2013
Big hits from Schoolboy Q, Big Sean, Azealia Banks, Mac Miller and more.
Big Sean
Rock/Pop | Playlist
January 18, 2013
Our picks in every genre, from Timberlake to Bowie to Beyoncé and far, far beyond.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
December 21, 2012
Must-hear new hits from A$AP Rocky, Earl Sweatshirt, Juicy J and many, many more.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
July 4, 2012
New hits from Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Ludacris and more.
Pop | Album Review
June 20, 2012
A deep dive into his wild, "mature" new album.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
May 30, 2012
Catch up on the hottest new rap singles, from 2 Chainz to Nas.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Cheat Sheet
May 17, 2012
From Kendrick Lamar to Odd Future, meet what's being hailed as the New West Coast movement.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
April 26, 2012
Monster hits from Rick Ross, Kanye West, 2 Chainz and more
Pop | Single Phile
April 12, 2012
Spring 2012 killer hew hits from One Direction, Jennifer Lopez and more
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
April 4, 2012
The urban-pop goddess' hit singles, guest spots, remixes and more
Rap/Hip-Hop | Rhapsody TV
January 31, 2012
Big Sean talks about growing up in Detroit, and how he convinced Kanye to sign him after accosting the superstar emcee at a radio station.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Roundup
January 10, 2012
New hits from Young Jeezy, Common, Yo Gotti and more.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Rap Is Not Pop
December 9, 2011
Tyler the Creator, Big Sean, Mac Miller, J. Cole and more.
Pop | Single Phile
October 25, 2011
Rap/Hip-Hop | Rap Is Not Pop
October 18, 2011
J. Cole, B.o.B, Drake, Kid Cudi and more.
Rock/Pop | Rhapsody Radar
June 30, 2011
Rap/Hip-Hop | Roundup
June 29, 2011
Rap/Hip-Hop | Rhapsody TV
June 28, 2011
Welcome to [Rhapsody Radar](http://www.rhapsody.com/blog/htc), our month-long series highlighting 24 artists we're particularly thrilled about, from soul iconoclasts to fledgling Latin-pop superstars, from swag-rap viral sensations to hip dance-punkers. We'll be highlighting six new names a week,with tons of videos, playlists and additional ephemera to boot. Today, we've got an exclusive interview with ascendant rapper Big Sean, relaxing in his tour bus and recounting how he convinced Kanye West to sign him after accosting 'Ye at a radio station, turning 16 bars into one of the year's most anticipated debut albums. For further illumination, listen to our [**Big Sean and the Leaders of the New Rap School playlist**](http://play.rhapsody.com/playlistcentral/playlistdetail?playlistId=ply.47222065). Enjoy.