Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
June 8, 2013
The hottest, most buzzed-about rap tracks, led by Rick Ross' "UOENO."
Drake
Rap/Hip-Hop | Singles
May 2, 2013
Big hits from Schoolboy Q, Big Sean, Azealia Banks, Mac Miller and more.
West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop | Source Material
April 9, 2013
The big influences behind the young rapper's smash hit 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Singles
March 27, 2013
Who makes our pantheon of this year's most important hip-hop superstars? Who doesn't?
Rap/Hip-Hop | Singles
March 27, 2013
Must-hear new hits from Drake, Juicy J, Tyga, Kid Cudi and a whole lot more.
Indie Pop | Source Material
March 25, 2013
The smash hit's biggest influences, from Queen to Kanye to Paul Simon to Sleigh Bells.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
October 17, 2012
At-bat music for the Yankees, Tigers, Cardinals and Giants.
Contemporary R&B | Source Material
August 9, 2012
Diving deep into the budding R&B superstar's rich, immersive new 'channel ORANGE'.
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 | Playlist
April 26, 2012
Monster hits from Rick Ross, Kanye West, 2 Chainz and more
Rap/Hip-Hop | Playlist
April 4, 2012
The urban-pop goddess' hit singles, guest spots, remixes and more
Producers Corner | Rap Is Not Pop
February 1, 2012
Thrilling new sounds from Clams Casino, Big K.R.I.T. and much more
Rock/Pop | Guide
January 19, 2012
Madonna, Rick Ross, Lana Del Rey, Van Halen and other artists we can't wait to hear from
Rap/Hip-Hop | Roundup
January 10, 2012
New hits from Young Jeezy, Common, Yo Gotti and more.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Best Of 2011
December 14, 2011
Shabazz Palaces, Watch the Throne and more arty triumphs.
Rock/Pop | Best Of 2011
December 14, 2011
From Adele to Watch the Throne, the best of a fantastic year
Soul/R&B | Best Of 2011
December 14, 2011
Beyoncé's weird, triumphant "4" is just the beginning.
Pop | Best Of 2011
December 14, 2011
Lady Gaga's transcendent insanity spearheads a wild, wild year on the charts.