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 ...

This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...

Though at times ignored by the American spotlight, performers of Asian or Pacific Islander descent have long been part of the global pop scene, from the hit “Sukiyaki” by Japan’s Kyu Sakamota in 1963 ...

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 ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.

A look at 2025's most standout albums, spanning pop, hip-hop, and beyond, highlighting the year's boldest sounds and most memorable releases.

Artists like Jessie Murph and songwriters like Laura Veltz and Ben Johnson highlight Nashville's soulful pop melding with ...

Discover the 2025 ranking of the most popular artists on Spotify in Canada, and dive deep into the trends that propel them to ...

“Syracuse Playlist” is a quarterly feature on syracuse.com highlighting music from local artists. If you’re a Syracuse-area musician, email [email protected] to share your music, including your ...

Scientific studies claim that modern music has become simpler than ever before, both lyrically and musically. But are they ...

A study of the top five Billboard songs every year from 1950 to 2023—a list that includes hits like “Hey Jude” by the Beatles, “Vogue” by Madonna and “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga—found that popular ...