An upcoming execution in Texas has gained the attention of prominent rappers like Travis Scott and T.I. for the questions it raises about the place rap lyrics have in the courtroom and how justice is ...

The Kingston, Jamaica native's music speaks to his life journey, while prioritizing messages over melody and rhyme schemes ...

It simplifies income-driven repayment, but some borrowers might have to wait longer for forgiveness Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

One of California’s most underperforming school districts is spending nearly $300,000 teaching kids to rap, raising the alarm among DEI watchdogs. The Merced City School District in the Central Valley ...

It’s not often you’ll hear the words ‘Teenage Engineering’ and ‘decent price’ in the same sentence, but here we are. Riddim and Ting is a novel, sweet and flexible package from TE that might be narrow ...

Teenage Engineering releases the riddim n’ ting, an EP‑40 sampler, sequencer and composer geared with over 400 sounds and reggae‑inspired effects Features include toggle lacing system, 12 stereo ...

It feels like the Billboard charts could use a good rap beef right about now. That’s because, according to the publication, for the first time since 1990, there is no hip hop in the Top 40 of the ...

When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" earlier this month, it created a new student loan repayment plan. Here's what to know about the option. When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" ...

Dancehall recording artiste Staynless has released a brand new single titled Blocklist. Produced by internationally renowned producer Rvssian, the track was officially released on July 18. “The song ...

The Jamaican dancehall star is readying a star-studded album led by a Kris Kross-sampling lead single. Get all the details. By Kyle Denis It’s been 20 years since Ding Dong’s “Badman Forward Badman ...

One of the first albums I downloaded to my bulky iPod Classic as a teenager was Curren$y’s Pilot Talk. The song that brought me there was the smoker’s anthem ...

There are certainly existential questions to ask about The Album in an era where the platforms-that-be are trying to steer the direction of music towards fragments of songs. But if this list is any ...