NCT DREAM is gearing up for a major return with the release of their sixth mini album Beat It Up, dropped. on global music ...

Under the shared heartbeat of “129BPM,” the dancers channeled their emotions through movement, navigating between individuality and collectivity both on and off stage. Extending beyond Vietnamese ...

Whether you’re running outside or just hitting the treadmill, good music can often make the difference between a great run and a blown goal. That’s why we’re putting together playlists each month ...

The best rap beats are nerdy as hell. Every drum placement, every melody, every chopped-up sample sends me down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to piece together the way a producer contorts and dissects ...

Ari Melber's path to the anchor desk of MSNBC's The Beat is as unique as the show itself. His journey –– weaving together legal expertise, a deep-seated passion for hip-hop, and a keen understanding ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

As the world learned in 2024, engaging Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle may not be the best idea… unless you want everybody at the Grammys to rap along with a chart-topping diss track about you, ...

Celine Dion sings that "my heart will go on," but how many times does it actually beat in a day or even a lifetime? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 7 ...

If we flip the pages of history, we will find that rap and hip-hop music has been a powerful medium for expressing discontent, rallying causes, and standing up to authority. Although other forms of ...

A GIFT. THAT’S RIGHT, DEB, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL TO HEAR. YOU KNOW, HE SAYS THAT HE WAS VERY INVOLVED WITH THIS PROGRAM CALLED BEATS NOT BULLETS. TODAY WE GOT TO GO TO ...

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song. My first encounter with Baby Osama was hearing her rap over a Jersey club flip of “Over My Dead Body.” When I interviewed the Bronx rapper last ...