The best rap beats are nerdy as hell. Every drum placement, every melody, every chopped-up sample sends me down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to piece together the way a producer contorts and dissects ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Complex Original Last week we published our list of the greatest beats of all time. At the top was Grandmaster Flash and the ...

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Music plays a huge role in shaping the gaming experience. The right soundtrack can sharpen focus, boost adrenaline, and help players settle into the perfect rhythm for long sessions. For many gamers, ...

In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...

Recently, in casual conversations, I’ve been asked for my opinion about the October report that “No Rap Songs Are in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990” more so than my ...