Pop ruled as the most common primary genre over hip-hop in the Hot 100's top 10 throughout 2025, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed's analysis.

NBA YoungBoy opens up in a Complex interview about music growth, emotional change, and a viral moment involving a pop star.

When Hip Hop meets pop, the result is often pure magic. Some of the most memorable moments in music come from when a rap verse jumps into a pop track, adding a fresh layer of attitude, energy, and ...

Music is a game of chemistry. Sometimes, it’s simply a polite handshake. Other times, it is a full-blown cultural explosion. In the world of Afrobeats, the magic usually happens when a singer meets a ...

Nothing about Biz Markie's unapologetically wacky, is-this-guy-for-real? 1989 hip-hop love song "Just A Friend" screamed POP HIT! The "vocalist," a Long Island, New York MC, deejay and beat boxing ...

Let’s be real, arguments about the greatest albums of this century are basically never-ending. Music fans can get pretty ...

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song. skaiwater is letting work get in the way. "I've been working overtime, babe / Don't fuck him 'cause you miss me." Laying the stakes so barely is ...

An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music. It's not Spanish, and it's not Latin. Quechua is a language all its own.

In the past, Doja Cat has had a complicated relationship with what kind of artist she is and what type of music she should make. Almost a year to date after releasing her first No. 1 hit “Say So,” she ...