Rap/Hip-Hop | Roundup
April 26, 2013
Lil Wayne, Snoop Lion, Kid Cudi and Tyler, the Creator lead a monster lineup.
Tyler, The Creator
Rap/Hip-Hop | Artist Spotlight
April 12, 2013
The volcanic rapper's best tracks and big influences, from Pharrell to Stereolab.
Rock/Pop | Playlist
January 18, 2013
Our picks in every genre, from Timberlake to Bowie to Beyoncé and far, far beyond.
Soul/R&B | Best Of 2012
December 27, 2012
The budding R&B superstar behind "Channel ORANGE" had a monster year. We are grateful.
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 | 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
February 15, 2012
Drake, Blu, Cool Kids and other nascent emcees who suddenly made it big
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 | Rap Is Not Pop
December 9, 2011
Tyler the Creator, Big Sean, Mac Miller, J. Cole and more.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Friday Mixtape
November 11, 2011
Getting big-headed and obnoxious with Kanye, Raekwon, Wiz and more
Rap/Hip-Hop | Rap Is Not Pop
October 18, 2011
J. Cole, B.o.B, Drake, Kid Cudi and more.
Pop | Awards
August 25, 2011
Gaga! Katy Perry! Adele! Tyler! Tayor Swift! The Beastie Boys! Much, much more!
World/Reggae | Rhapsody Radar
June 21, 2011
More up-and-coming artists we're crazy about, from Frank Ocean to Ashton Shepherd to Kreayshawn.
Rap/Hip-Hop | Roundup
May 31, 2011
West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop | Rap Is Not Pop
May 24, 2011
A deeper look at the most controversial record of 2011.
West Coast Rap/Hip-Hop | Rap Is Not Pop
May 24, 2011
Why Tyler, the Creator's underground-rap freakout inspired so many passionate dissertations.