Hear tracks by Bad Bunny, Sparks, Anohni and the Johnsons and others.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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‘The Blog Era’ Podcast Resurrects Rap Media History
The new podcast from the brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal explores what made hip-hop blogs matter — and why they faded away.
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Killer Mike, Atlanta’s Rap Journeyman, Is at the Peak of His Powers
More than 20 years into an idiosyncratic career, the musician and activist is finally opening up for real on “Michael,” his first solo album in more than a decade.
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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts
Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.
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Listen to the Mother of All Playlists
Hear songs by Brandi Carlile, 2Pac, Merle Haggard and more for Mother’s Day.
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
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Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.
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Did the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Gasp) Get It Right?
Hear songs from the class of 2023’s seven inductees, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023: Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson
Rounding out the far-from-traditional class of 2023: George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine and the Spinners.
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Jack Harlow Goes Deep on Race and Rap, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Jessie Ware, Joy Oladokun, Miguel and others.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
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Tobias Rahim Wants to Take Danish-Language Pop Global
Tobias Rahim is a phenomenon in Denmark. Now, he wants the country’s music to be internationally renowned.