E to Kendrick Lamar, YG, Roddy Ricch, and more, these rap artists helped cement Compton’s place in rap history. Tap in at REVOLT.

Whether making hip-hop, punk, salsa or spiritual jazz, Bay Area artists didn’t disappoint this year. The KQED Arts & Culture ...

Fresh out of prison, Max B has released a new single and is prepping to put out a new album this week. On Monday (Nov. 24), the Harlem rapper dropped the new track “No More Tricks.” The song is ...

On Monday, November 24, the seasoned rapper shared his new single "No More Tricks." Max B kicks off the track produced by Dame Grease by shouting out some legendary rappers and producers, including ...

Technically, Up My Standards is a mixtape, but it sounds more like one long radio freestyle. The only moments where Philly’s ...

Judging by mainstream music in 2025, humankind is not in a particularly creative place. The year’s main storylines included ...

An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a ...

The album that launched Justin Timberlake’s career was originally for Michael Jackson, and the twist that gave it to Justin changed music forever.

The thrill is not gone for Raye. The "Born Again" singer (real name Rachel Keen) shared insight into where she sees her career headed after receiving three Grammy nominations last year and a 2026 nod ...

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. about "s h i n e," his first new album in 10 years.

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On December 6, 1999, just 25 days before the new millennium, the Recording Industry Association of America filed a lawsuit against file-sharing platform Napster for copyright infringement. Now, 25 ...