Hip Hop and R&B artists have had a long, complex history with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist category. The list showcases genre-defining talent, from breakthrough stars to overlooked icons. The ...

Big names coming to the Reno-Tahoe area include Talib Kweli, Mickey Avalon and a triple bill of Xzibit, Warren G and Too ...

Some of rap’s biggest songs almost ended up in entirely different hands. Producers often shop beats around, but whether due to timing, personal taste, or fate, some artists pass on tracks that later ...

Most independent rappers don’t fail because the music is bad. They fail because they don’t understand the first 24 hours.

Certain music is just of the people. While classical music and opera can be for high society and rock music can be for those of a certain age today, country music and rap music share a common bond.

Instead of sticking to the same old tracks, why not discover the fresh voices redefining music today? From rising new songwriters to seasoned touring musicians, a new generation of artists is bringing ...

The hip-hop community faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024 that left fans and fellow artists devastated. These talented individuals shaped the culture in ways that will continue to ...

In the 1990s, music fans were treated to so much music. Diverse offerings from electronic bands, rap artists, rockers, grunge and alternative bands, bubblegum pop, jam bands, and much more. It was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. The 2000s marked a transformative period for music, but not ...