This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

There’s two kinds of nostalgia: firsthand and secondhand. Secondhand nostalgia is having warm, fuzzy feelings for something you haven’t personally experienced yourself; it’s a longing, “those were the ...

Below, we’ve compiled the 50 greatest rap songs about sex, spread across more than four decades. You might want to have your headphones on for this one; these tracks are definitely NSFW, unless you’ve ...

The first time people started sampling was... who? It was rappers in the '80s and '90s. They were sampling records because they didn't have access to big studios" ...

“I’ve always looked at opportunities that can shift culture.” 2 days ago Cardi released her 2025 update, “Imaginary Playerz,” last Friday, and it quickly sparked conversation. Some appreciated how she ...

Think 30 seconds isn't enough to decide whether you like a song? Sources tell CNET that Apple is making changes. They also say you'll have to wait longer for an iTunes cloud service. Greg Sandoval ...

In 1992, George Harrison released Live in Japan, a selection of live songs he performed over his 1991 12-show tour with Eric Clapton. The former Beatle was initially reluctant to go on the road, but ...

NASA's first asteroid sample will return to Earth next week, and you can help create the soundtrack for the spacecraft's epic touchdown. NASA is preparing a playlist for the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's ...