The Top 30 Best Rappers of the 2010s
When we dropped our list for the 50 greatest rappers of all time , there was a lot of feedback about the younger generation being squeezed off the list.
Ranking the Top 30 Best Hip Hop Guest Verses of 2021
2021 has been one of the most exciting rap years in recent history. With a mix of high-profile releases from A-list rappers and quality underground releases, we saw a strong diversity in the albums dropped this year.
The 50 Greatest Hip Hop Producers of All Time
Just like the debates about who the greatest rappers of all time are , or who had the best guest verse , conversations around the best hip hop producers of all time are endless, and we’re never going…
The Most Important Moments & Events in Hip Hop History, Starting From 1973
Despite it’s relatively young age, compared to other music genres, hip hop has had rich, diverse history.
The 25 Greatest Pusha T Songs Of All Time
King Push, kingpin, overlord. Over two decades in the game, Pusha T hasn’t strayed much away from coke rap. But goddamn there’s no one who does it better than him.
Ranking the 15 Greatest Griselda Posse Cuts of All Time
Griselda fans have been blessed ever since the group started their takeover of the rap industry. Since 2018, it seems like every other week featured a new Griselda drop.
A History of the Five Rappers Who Were the King of New York
When Kendrick Lamar declared himself the King of New York on Big Sean’s “Control,” he launched the rap game into a hysterical frenzy that hadn’t been seen since the days of 50 Cent. Evidently rappers today are too…
The 50 Greatest Third Albums in Hip Hop History
The third album holds a special place in an artist’s catalogue. Really, if you think about, it’s the third album that really makes the artist.
27 Hip Hop Beats that were Meant for Another Rapper
Have you ever listened to a hip hop song and imagined another rapper over it? Chances are, that beat probably made its way to a bunch of artists before settling on the one.
The Best Beat Switches in a Hip Hop Song
A great beat switch in a rap song can be a magical thing. Think about the first time you listened to Jay-Z’s “A Million and One Questions” and Premo flipped the beat right on the line “Motherfuckers can’t…
The 20 Greatest Drum Breaks & Breakbeats in Hip Hop History
Since the beginning of the culture, hip hop has revolved around discovering rare records and sampling the dopest breakbeats.
The 15 Greatest Guest Rappers of All Time
Picking the greatest guest rappers of all time is a monumental task. Especially when you think of how many great rappers have kicked off their careers with a dope feature verse – whether it’s Nas in 1991, Nicki…
33 Rappers Who Have Dropped Three or More Certified Classic Albums
If you’re ever itching to have an argument with a hip hop head, here’s a surefire way to do it – start a debate with them about how many classic records their favourite rapper has dropped .
The 15 Greatest Jadakiss Guest Verses of All Time
For the past two decades, Jadakiss has been an indispensable part of New York hip hop, his raspy flow and murderous punchlines holding strong for the Mecca while everybody else switches up.
54 Rap Songs That Use the Same Sample
Since the beginning of the culture, hip hop music has been built off the back of sampling other genres.
The Best Rap Bars in Hip Hop History
What distinguishes a good rap bar from a great one? What elements elevate a rap bar to become one of the most memorable in hip hop’s rich history? As we travel through the depths of hip hop, we…
24 Rappers and Their First Number One Song On the Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 number one song is the holy grail of pop music achievement. It took hip hop over a decade to its first number one song on the charts , and that was a Vanilla Ice…
A History of 56 Verified Hip Hop Songs Written By Ghostwriters
Hip hop has a long and controversial history with ghostwriters. While other music genres generally don’t make a big deal about who writes what, rap’s particular focus on penmanship and personal accounts has made ghostwriting a touch topic.
26 Rappers and Their Best & Worst Reviewed Albums
Like Jay-Z once said – “Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it?” While rap reviews may not hold the same weight today as they did back in The Source days, it’s still…
The 32 Greatest Hip Hop Producer Line-Ups of All Time
Before Nas gathered up DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor and Q-Tip for the game-changing Illmatic , hip hop were dominated by one producer albums.
Every Single Sample Featured on J Dilla’s Donuts
In the world of hip-hop production, few names resonate as profoundly as J Dilla. The Detroit-born maestro wasn’t just a beatmaker; he was a sonic architect, painting expansive landscapes with layers of sound.
100 Rappers and their Age When They Dropped a Classic Album
There’s an ongoing myth that hip hop is a young man’s game. While that may have been true in the earlier days, where it seemed like every rapper was barely in the 20s dropping straight classics, things have…
The Top 15 Best Benny the Butcher Guest Verses
I wasn’t around when Wu-Tang was popping off in the ’90s, but I can imagine that the Griselda movement is similar in energy.
Every Nas Album Intro Song, Ranked
From the gritty streets of Queensbridge, Nas has always been a master storyteller, crafting narratives that captivate and provoke. One of the undeniable staples in his legendary arsenal is the power of his album intros. These tracks don’t…
The 28 Greatest Nas Guest Verses Of All Time
There’s a certain magic to a rapper who can hop on someone else’s track and absolutely murder their verse, leaving the listener in awe and desperate for more.
The Most Streamed Hip Hop Mixtapes of All Time
During the initial phase of hip hop, the genre was exclusively live, with its distribution occurring through tapes of parties and performances. The first hip hop mixtapes emerged in New York City in the mid-1970s, showcasing artists like…
The 53 Most Influential Hip Hop Songs of All Time
This is not a list of the best rap songs of all time, although many of these tracks would undoubtedly make that list as well. Instead, this list focuses on the most influential hip-hop records, measured by their…
The Best 3-Song Run on 58 Classic Rap Albums
So with a lot of these albums, you might be tempted just to say “all the songs are incredible.” Which is true for most of them, that’s why they’re classic rap albums.
The 11 Most Expensive Rap Videos Ever Made
Way back before Soulja was shooting DIY videos and Chief Keef was filming under house arrest, rappers were spending millions of their budget dollars on music videos.
The 50 Greatest Nas Beats Of All Time
Nas gets a tough rap when it comes to his choice of production. Over the years, he’s developed the reputation of picking uninspired, boring beats for his God-tier lyricism.
The Top 10 Greatest Inspectah Deck Guest Verses Of All Time
Inspectah Deck, aka the Rebel INS, may not have had the same solo success as his Wu-Tang brothers, but there’s no denying that bar-for-bar, he has the most memorable verses in the entire group.
The 18 Greatest Raekwon Opening Lines Of All Time
Raekwon the Chef has a knack for saying the perfect lines at the perfect time. There’s just something about his voice, crazy slang, laid back yet aggressive flow and choice of words.
The Top 10 Greatest Method Man Hooks Of All Time
Method Man aka Methtical aka Ticallion Stallion aka Johnny Blaze aka Hot Nixon with the golden flow and undisputedly the best rap voices of all time.
7 of the Best Rap Lyrics about The Wire
Almost two decades on since its premiere on HBO, The Wire has quietly grown in status as one of the greatest TV shows ever produced.
The Best Hip Hop Album, Every Year Since 1986 – ’00s Edition
Now that we’ve done the best hip hop records of the ’80s and ’90s , it’s time to move on to the noughts era. Coming into this decade, hip hop was transforming into one of the biggest genres…
The Best Hip Hop Album, Every Year Since 1986 – ’90s Edition
Now that we’ve got the best albums of the ’80s out of the way, it’s time to revisit my favourite hip hop decade – the good ol’ ’90s. In which case, it made creating this list even harder.
The Best Hip Hop Album, Every Year Since 1986 – ’80s Edition
Trying to create a list of the best hip hop albums of every year, from the ’80s to now is an almost impossible task. I nearly gave up when I thought about the extra crazy years like ’88,…
The 52 Greatest Rap Album Opening Lines of All Time
What’s the one thing all classics have in common? The first song absolutely sets it off. And what’s the most important thing about the first song? The opening lines.
The 23 Greatest Hip Hop B-Sides Of All Time
Hip hop has a rich history of incredible b-sides that have stood the test of time and become classics in their own right. These hidden gems are often overlooked by the mainstream and reserved for the true fans…
The 50 Greatest Hip Hop Singles Of All Time
Writing about the 50 greatest rappers of all time , or the best rapper guest verses in history , try writing a list about the greatest hip hop singles of all time.
The Top 10 Greatest Wu-Tang Clan Albums of All Time
It’s impossible to talk about the greatest hip hop groups of all time without mentioning the Wu-Tang Clan. Known for their raw lyricism, gritty production style, and larger-than-life personalities, the 9 masked Shaolin MCs have left an indelible…
The Top 25 Independent Rappers of All Time
There hasn’t been a better time in hip hop than now for the independent artist to thrive, connect with fans, play live shows, make money and be successful.
