Born on this day in 1972, Jonathan Smith—better known as Lil Jon—is one of Hip Hop’s most vibrant and unforgettable personalities. As a rapper, producer, DJ, and actor, Lil Jon was instrumental in ...

Rap Blog is a showcase of a standout rap song. Lelo doesn’t seem like someone who’s ever found himself at a loss for words. Whether rapping over frantically clattering instrumentals or ambient puffs ...

This is one of those experimental tracks I have a lot of fun making in my off-time, but I'm always unsure if it will land ...

Production duo The Heatmakerz provide the nod factor on their new instrumental album The Anti-Social Experiment . Rsonist and ...

Everyone knows that one of the most important aspects of a party is having great music that can get people on the dance floor. Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in ...

As the year comes to an end, we’re paying tribute to our favorite albums and songs released across our favorite genres. This week, we tackled the very best K-pop songs of 2024, and today we’ve ...

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 aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

In an unexpected turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Variety magazine has released its annual “Worst Songs of 2024” list, featuring some of rap’s biggest names.

Starting at a young age, a Gen Z rapper is making inroads into the global rap scene. "Drums of gold resound far and wide, the red lion awakens, breaking new ground. With high spirits, he strides ...

A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming stars and more in becoming myths — and dismantling the status quo. A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested ...

Let’s be real. This wouldn’t be a list of incredible instrumental rock music moments without mentioning the 1976 song “Eruption” by Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen was the OG guitar hero in ...

Christmas is just around the corner for those who celebrate, and music is a big part of the holiday. With inescapable Christmas songs on repeat, there is an underappreciated genre of holiday ...