The best songs of 2025 worked admirably toward the daunting task of attempting to describe what it feels like to be alive in the unpredictability matrix of the mid-’20s. Songwriters expressing pangs ...

DMC's "Christmas In Hollis" to DMX's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" to Lil Nas X's "Holiday." Here is a list of our favorites.

From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

The Atlanta plugg pioneer faced challenges that almost derailed his career, but now, he's bigger than ever and leading by example.

Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

The story of Drake fading and a lyrical resurgence is also the story of hip-hop falling away from its commercial peak while ...

Top 10 best rap songs of 2025: the most influential, innovative and culturally impactful tracks shaping modern hip-hop.

Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

Mike Jones a local underground rapper signs autographs while promoting his first CD at the Music Depot store in Greenspoint ...

The ‘Superman’ writer-director took time out from head-honchoing the DC Universe to make us a killer year-end playlist.

Now that we’ve talked about the best albums, songs, debuts, and EPs of 2025, it’s time to get even more granular and pay ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a ...