Singing in rap has become inherent at this point, especially when it comes to hooks. Entrancing melodies have always had a proven track record of being successful in music. But in today’s age, where ...

A fantastic hook can transform a song from good to amazing and rescue an otherwise poor song from disaster. In hip-hop, the chorus is the anchor that grounds the song. While lyrical prowess and ...

The landscape of sample-driven production is changing fast, and Splice’s latest 2026 data confirms it: creators are moving away from generic sounds toward niche, emotionally charged textures. From the ...

From "Boat" to "Cocount Water," the rising South Carolina rapper is quickly making an impact.

How to encompass half a century of hip-hop? You start by acknowledging you can’t. Too many stars, too many songs, too many places, too many scandals: Hip-hop is an entire universe — a musical genre, ...

The cover of Stuntarious, Vol. 5, the fifth compilation from the Unapologetic crew, and their first post-Covid entry in the Stuntarious series, puts the emphasis on the word “stunt,” and it foretells ...

Music has long been viewed as the voice of generations. Hip-hop is no different, giving voice to hard truths, wishful dreams, imaginative tales and in some cases, just plain nonsense. The 50-year-old ...