Why playlists matter: On Spotify, playlists are the new radio—driving discovery, engagement, and credibility for hip hop artists. Crafting the flow: Sequencing tracks with intentional energy arcs and ...

Barack Obama’s 2025 playlist highlighted Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Gunna as key Hip-Hop voices shaping the sound of today and tomorrow. The former president’s annual music roundup once again leaned ...

This is a collaborative playlist. Email us at letters@hereandnow.org and tell us what songs we missed and why. Hip-hop has permeated nearly every facet of popular culture since its inception 50 years ...

In celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary this year, listen to the biggest chart-topping songs in a new playlist powered by McDonald's. The Billboard Hot 100 chart has become the music industry ...

Spring has (sort of) sprung, but regardless of outside temperatures, there’s still plenty of reasons all over the city to enjoy another weekend outside! 14 hours ago With part of his job at the ...

Hip-hop has always been about individuality, and streaming tools now help you craft playlists that reflect your style. YouTube Music’s Samples tab, AI playlist generator, and collaboration features ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn’t picking sides in their rap feud. His selections show ...

In today’s music game, data is the co-pilot. Hip hop artists are using tools like Spotify for Artists and SoundCampaign to decode fan behavior and make sharper decisions. In today’s music industry, ...

Journalist and cultural critic Candace McDuffie is the author of “50 Rappers Who Changed the World,” a book that encompasses hip-hop’s earliest pioneers, current hitmakers, and most influential and ...

To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

Another 4/20 is upon us. Hip-hop culture and cannabis go hand in hand like rolling papers and sticky green. We have your kick covered from laid-back vibes to smoke session anthems. We get it. Listen ...