Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Zeitgeistic Psychosomatic Measurements” by Fatboi Sharif and Beans is a standout from Sharif's new album 'Let Me Out.' Read ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay ...

THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR CURRENT RAP SONGS ACROSS ALL GENRES, RANKED BY STREAMING ACTIVITY DATA BY ONLINE MUSIC SOURCES TRACKED BY LUMINATE, RADIO AIRPLAY AUDIENCE IMPRESSIONS AS MEASURED ...

The 2000s marked a golden era in hip-hop, where rap songs incorporated storytelling, evocative lyrics, and pure creativity. These influential rap songs from the 2000s didn’t just soundtrack a decade; ...

Tyla can't wait to showcase her rap skills. The 23-year-old South African singer - who got her big break after her 2023 hit 'Water' went viral on TikTok – has revealed she’s made "full-on rap songs" ...

A quality education, ample entertainment options, and a chill vibe make these three California college towns the best in the West. Stanford, the exclusive enclave surrounding the eponymous ...

Prepare for the anticipated game of the season with these relatable rap songs. 2023’s “Texas” became an instant anthem for the North Dallas rap star, making him the new face of the city's ...

But if you want to feel like you’re back in the 1990s—the decade many call the Golden Era of rap—there are many songs to put on your stereo. Anyone who has been to a professional sporting ...

Billy Corgan is heading out on a full-band tour in June featuring songs from classic Smashing Pumpkins albums, but the band in question won’t be the Pumpkins: The frontman has formed a new ...