Category: Rap and Hip-Hop

2022: The Year in Atlanta Rap

The New York Times – Music:
The country’s most influential hip-hop scene has weathered a period of extraordinary upheaval. A look back at happened, and what’s next.
Best Albums of 2022: Beyoncé, Rosalía and More

The New York Times – Music:
The most effective artists of the year weren’t afraid to root around deep inside and boldly share the messiness, the complexities and the beauty of their discoveries.
A Night With FunkFlex, New York Rap Historian and Booster

The New York Times – Music:
What happens when various generations of rappers end up in the same room? The radio D.J. and local connector, craving hometown pride and action beyond the algorithm, put out the call.
How Stormzy Crafted His Latest Album, ‘This Is What I Mean’

The New York Times – Music:
The British rapper was inspired by a variety of artists, including his sister, in making his third album.
Gucci Mane’s Tribute to Takeoff, and 6 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by PinkPantheress, Jenny Hval and Rod Wave.
How Drake Rescued the Long-Lost Art Carnival Luna Luna

The New York Times – Music:
In 1987, the Austrian artist André Heller debuted an avant-garde amusement park with works by Basquiat, Dalí and Haring. Its disappearance was a winding tale. Its return is even more bizarre.
Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Zach Bryan and Abba

The New York Times – Music:
Beyoncé has the most nominations for the 2023 awards, and many recent perennials are back again. But some of music’s most inventive younger stars didn’t break through.
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations

The New York Times – Music:
Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.
Drake and 21 Savage Bump Taylor Swift From the Top

The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album, “Her Loss,” opens at No. 1 with the equivalent of 404,000 sales in the United States. Swift’s “Midnights” moves to No. 2 after two huge weeks.
Bruce Springsteen’s Exuberant Soul Cover, and 10 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Stormzy, Rauw Alejandro and others.
‘Her Loss’ Is Playtime for Drake and 21 Savage

The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.
Selena Gomez’s Boldly Revealing Ballad, and 9 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Yves Tumor, Yo La Tengo, Sipho and others.