"Listening rooms are so important for many different reasons," says Erica Holtus, organizer of the Shine Through Listening Room series. "A lot of music venues kind of cater to like a party with lots ...

Music found $onny XL long before the world ever heard his name.

Crystal Bridges – Candlelight Jazz: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents The Music of Billie Holiday, 7 p.m. Jan. 28; Candlelight ...

Veteran Vancouver DJ D-Rec talks hip-hop culture, live shows, DJ philosophy, and staying true to the craft in this exclusive ...

In 2017, hip-hop became the most consumed genre in the US, and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. Now that we're just over the halfway mark into the 2020s, hip-hop continues to dominate with ...

In celebration of Myke Towers' birthday today (Jan. 15), revisit all of his No. 1s on the Latin Airplay charts.

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Recently, Lil Uzi Vert inked a new deal with Roc Nation Distribution and ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

YoungBoy Never Broke Again has built a career on unfiltered emotion and "pain music." Here are his 25 best songs, ranked.

DJ Mike T, a founding member and producer of the pioneering West Coast Hip-Hop group Compton’s Most Wanted, died, according to close friend MC Eiht. Mike T was instrumental in shaping the sound that ...

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...