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 ...

“Yonkers” by Tyler, The Creator As far as eerie Halloween vibes go, “Yonkers” is one of many Tyler tracks that perfectly set the tone. The hypnotic beat paired with Tyler’s aggressive flow and his ...

In the '80s, hip-hop hit the mainstream, and it's stayed there in the decades since. When hip-hop emerged, it had an urgency and power that set it apart from the pop that dominated the charts, but ...

It’s spooky season and when October rolls around, hip-hop fans know the season is not just about costumes and candy, it is about eerie beats, dark storytelling, and the kind of energy that lives ...

For rapper Killer Mike, the ’80s was the most impactful decade of sound. Sitting down with SPIN and Bose as part of our Decades of Sound collaboration, Killer Mike shares his thoughts on the eclectic ...

Grab your Walkman headphones and steer that Delorean straight for the golden age of hip-hop, metal, and indie rock.

A one-hit wonder refers to a musical artist or band that achieves mainstream success with a single hit song but fails to replicate that success with subsequent releases. These artists are often ...

The dynamic duo that still has a spot on many hip-hop lovers’ Top Five list has a fascinating backstory that is just as much business as it is personal. If you listened to hip-hop in the late 1980s ...

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we attempt to showcase music we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back again for 2025! Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, we’re trimming down the CRT ...

Gone too soon, but impossible to forget, Minnie Riperton's music may be singlehandedly responsible for the conception of an entire generation of humans. Comedian Lauren Davis keeps it cute and ...

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we showcase music that we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back with the newness! With our latest update this week, we’ve added some songs you should know and ...