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Harlem collective A$AP Mob has been putting its stamp on the rap game since 2011. The group was founded in the mid aughts by A$AP Bari, A$AP Illz, and A$AP Yams, following in the footsteps …

Rod Wave’s “Popular Loner” has found a strong audience with more than 3.6 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by D. Major and TnTXD and appears on PTSD. On the track, Rod Wave …

Harlem collective A$AP Mob has been putting its stamp on the rap game since 2011. The group was founded in the mid aughts by A$AP Bari, A$AP Illz, and A$AP Yams, following in the footsteps …

As hip-hop continues to eclipse rock as the most popular musical genre, Tame Impala stands out as a rock outfit that’s collaborated with and inspired rappers. One of the Kevin Parker-led Australian psychedelic rock group’s …

Zhavia Ward’s “17” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 7.5 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by Hit-Boy. On the track, Zhavia reminisces about her life before …

Lil Jon helped put Atlanta’s crunk music scene on the map and has played nearly every role in the music business, from A&R to producer to rapper. Since Lil Jon has been a fixture in …

KILLY’s “Half a Ticket” appears on his sophomore album, Light Path 8, and has been well received by his fans. It is produced by Money Musik and G Koop. On the track, KILLY raps about …

Blaze’s “Get Loose” has found a strong audience with 1.4 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by No Way Back & Oohdem Beatz. On the track, Blaze raps about enjoying his dream life. …

J. Cole’s “Love Yourz” is the fourth single from his third studio album, 2014 ‘Forest Hills Drive.’ The !llmind-produced track remains a fan favorite and concert staple to this day. During his interview for Genius’ …

​mxmtoon’s “prom dress” has found a strong audience with 1.4 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Cavetown. On the track, mxmtoon sings about the realities of high school. Read more on Genius: …

NLE Choppa is one of hip-hop’s most exciting rising artists. His January 2019 track, ‘Shotta Flow,’ has racked up millions of streams, helping the Memphis rapper make a name for himself and ink a distribution …

Jessie Reyez & 6LACK’s “Imported” is their latest hit, and it’s already racked up 17 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Hennedub. On the track, Jessie & 6LACK talk about the complexities …

After spending the last few months dominating the Hot 100 chart with his breakout hit, “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X has finally delivered his highly anticipated follow-up, “Panini.” The song is produced by Take …

On June 20, XXL revealed its 12th annual Freshman Class featuring Gunna, Blueface, Lil Mosey, Comethazine, Roddy Ricch, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Rico Nasty, YBN Cordae, YK Osiris, and Tierra Whack. To rank them, we …

Vine and YouTube content creator-turned-musician Scotty Sire’s latest single “Get Better” tells a relatable story about being overwhelmed by life’s challenges and searching for a way to overcome them. Since the music video for the …

Fans love Charlotte, North Carolina’s DaBaby for his music, style, and eye-catching videos, but their favorite attribute might be his lyrical sense of humor. Some common themes include joking about encounters with other people’s girlfriends, …

Luh Kel recently stopped by Genius for a live performance of “Wrong,” which has racked up an impressive 23 million YouTube views to date. The track is produced by Jonny Shipes, 11VN, & BubbaGotBeatz. Read …

NAV seems to have scored another hit with his song, “Tap,” which has already racked up nearly 2 million views on YouTube alone. The Canadian rapper-producer stopped by Genius to break down the meaning of …

Queens, New York native Lil Tecca has gone from local rapper to viral sensation to Billboard hitmaker in a matter of months. Prior to debuting on the Hot 100 chart with “Ransom,” the 16-year-old rapper …

In the years since Joji launched his music career, he’s become known for his self-described “dirtier, more grittier” pop sound. So when he came to Genius, we recruited the singer-songwriter to take a look back …

Clairo’s “Bags” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 3.7 million Spotify streams to date. The single is produced by Rostam and Clairo herself. On the track, Clairo sings about unrequited …

Polo G and Lil Tjay’s collaboration, “Pop Out,” is on the verge of landing each rapper his first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track appears on Polo’s debut studio album, …

Pop Smoke’s “Welcome To The Party” has found a strong audience with more than 1.1 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by 808Melo. On the track, Pop Smoke raps about his lifestyle …

Drake released a pair of songs as part of his ‘The Best In The World Pack’ to celebrate his hometown Toronto Raptors winning the NBA title, and one of them is making fans wonder whether …

Since the launch of Genius’ flagship series Verified, we’ve released hundreds of interviews with artists breaking down the meaning behind the lyrics of a hit song. Today, we’re counting down the best vocal performances of …

KYLE’s “Hey Julie!” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 41 million Spotify streams to date. The Lil Yachty-assisted single is produced by Naz. On the track, Kyle raps about his …

Since beginning his career over a decade ago as Odd Future’s leader, Tyler, The Creator has forged his own path in hip-hop, crossing genres and surpassing expectations. In 2009, Tyler dropped his debut mixtape, ‘Bastard,’ …

Taylor Swift is back with a flurry of new announcements. She first revealed that her seventh studio album, ‘Lover,’ is set to drop on Friday, August 23. Just a few hours later, she dropped her …

Ambjaay’s “Uno” has found a strong audience after going viral on TikTok. The single has racked up more than 4.5 million YouTube views to date, and is produced by Almighty Quise. On the track, Ambjaay …

Dreamville Records’ new compilation album, ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III,’ drops soon, and the label treated fans to the first two songs from the upcoming project with “Got Me” and “Down Bad.” Read more on …

Lance Stewart’s “Lost” has found a strong audience with more than 3 million YouTube views to date. On the track, Lance sings about wanting an ex back. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/lance-stewart-breaks-down-the-meaning-of-lost Read all the …

Kiana Ledé recently stopped by Genius to perform her very personal song “Heavy,” which was written when she was struggling with relationship and mental health issues. It is produced by Patrick J. McManus & Boston …

ROSALÍA’s “Con Altura” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 325 million YouTube views to date. The J Balvin and El Guincho-assisted single is produced by Frank Dukes, El Guincho, and …

DaniLeigh’s “No Limits” has found a strong audience with more than 3.6 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by Young Martino. On the track, DaniLeigh sings a motivational song about flexing. Read …

Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti has carved out a unique place in hip-hop, thanks in part to his signature baby voice featured on songs such as Tyler, The Creator’s “EARFQUAKE” and Solange’s “Almeda.” Genius spoke to …

Logic scored his second Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with his Eminem-assisted single, “Homicide.” The track appears on ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ and features production by BREGMA, a trio consisting of …

Little Big Town’s “The Daughters” is the band’s latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 1.2 million YouTube views to date. The single is self-produced. On the track, the quartet sings about double …

Abraham Vazquez’s “El De Las Dos Pistolas” has found a strong audience with more than 14 million YouTube views to date. The single features T3R Elemento and Los de la O. On the track, Abraham …

Lil Mosey’s “G Walk” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up nearly 1 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by Royce David. On the track, Lil Mosey boasts about cars, …

Capcom Games launched its ‘Street Fighter’ franchise in 1987. The video game spans dozens of individual titles, and hip-hop first name-dropped it as early as 1994. Rap has paid tribute to the series in a …