Bugskinners are Syracuse-based “sonic providers of melodic sound vibes,” embracing four words: “Live, love, laugh, rejoice.“ ...

Rap music continues to dominate pop culture, with film and independent tracks alike driving virality through raw energy, ...

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we attempt to showcase music we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back again! With just our second update of the year, we’ve had a lot of catching up to do. The ...

Running in July is a beast. There’s really no way around the heat unless you plan on summering in Alaska, Finland, or Manitoba. Even then, if you run on a sunny day you’re probably going to end up ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

Rap music is no longer a niche, it’s a cultural wave. From film soundtracks to independent drops, rap tracks today are ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...

Rap Diego: An Audio Documentary uncovers the untold story of a significant music revolution in San Diego. It chronicles the underground rap movement that launched numerous artists into the spotlight ...

If you listen to rap music, or if you watch professional basketball, you know that one of the core experiences associated with both is hating. Not in a malicious sense, of course — more a petty one.

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...

HHW Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 1.3.25 Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 1.3.25 In the new version of CRT FRSH, we're featuring 20 songs, alternating ...