Hundreds of hip-hop songs deserve recognition for their meaning and their beats. But for now, in random order, are 50 essential hip-hop tracks to celebrate five decades of groundbreaking music.

Luther Vandross didn’t just sing love songs. He invented the kind of vocals that make you want to text your ex, light a candle, and dramatically stare out a window all at once. While Vandross is ...

21 Hip-Hop Songs to ... Rapping while working out is a surefire way to be left breathless—but you may have no choice with this playlist of old-school classics and recent hits. Hip-hop is my ...

The three Gen-Z MCs have somehow managed to nail a style of rap that peaked before they were even born, and have reinterpreted it in a way that appeals to hip-hop fans of all generations.

Looking at both new and old school artists, XXL highlights 50 of the best hip-hop songs under two minutes. Skip to main content Skip to site footer. Trending: Watch Ray Vaughn's Freshman Freestyle; ...

Old-School Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.

An old school hip hop takeover with SLSO Rap pioneers and orchestra pairing brings new flavor to classic jams by Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025 ...

And Old-School Hip-Hop. May 11, 2024. Credit... Illustration by Akshita Chandra/The New York Times. Share full article. By Laurence Ralph. Dr. Ralph is a professor of anthropology at Princeton.

The Hip Hop Chip Shop, a central hub for Manchester, England's hip-hop community, seen here on March 11, 2025. (James Francis Whitehead/Courthouse News) MANCHESTER, England (CN) — When local rapper ...