The new girls in pop were starting to take over the mainstream, Latin artists were massively marketed into an international success, and hip-hop showed how the great MCs continued to get better with time. Let's journey back to 1999 and check out the albums celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2004.
For some artists, it was their year for breaking into the business; for other artists, it was closing a chapter and starting anew. So, with that in mind, let's revisit 2004 and check out these albums celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2024.
Throughout music history, countless songs have described the sadness, pain, disappointment, and frustration of relationships that have gone awry. Here is a list of R&B songs that tell stories about a broken heart.
Over the years, plenty of rappers have ventured into the world of acting, particularly on TV shows. Let's look back at times when rappers have made guest appearances on the small screen.
Looking at the successes of rising female MCs today, some artists stand out, including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Tierra Whack, Latto, Rapsody, Doechii, and Little Simz, to name a few. Although these artists have their styles, one thing they have in common is how they stand on the shoulders of women who came before them.
Throughout his career, not only has he taken over the airwaves in hip-hop, but he's also dabbled into the worlds of reggae, pop, and gospel. While his solo discography is massive, Snoop has also shared his talent on some of the best collaborations in music history. Here is a list of some of the best songs in which Snoop is a featured guest.
The '70s had soul and disco, the '80s had funk and dance, and the '90s had New Jack Swing and hip-hop. Once the new millennium started, R&B reflected yet another shift. Here is a list of some of the best R&B albums from the early 2000s that music fans still love.
Throughout the 2010s, more R&B artists were incorporating elements of pop, EDM, and trap, a sign of which genres were more popular. However, plenty of artists still stuck with the genre's foundational roots of soul, funk, and jazz. Here is a list of some of the best R&B albums of the 2010s.
There are so many great remixes that artists have created throughout music history. Here is a list of some of the best remixes in hip-hop and R&B.
People often debate who was their favorite group, and while their music opinions are subjective, it always makes for great conversation (or argument) for their claimed choice. In no particular order, here is a list of some of the best R&B groups that took over the '90s and early 2000s.
From crunk to trap styles, here is a short list of classic hip-hop songs coming out of A-Town.
Flip through the slideshow for 20 of music's most iconic cheating songs, from the legendary Hank Williams classic "Your Cheatin' Heart" to 2000's absurd — and absurdly catchy — "It Wasn't Me."
Let's revisit 1998 and check out these albums that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
Whether it's gaining a viral hit song on TikTok, being a songwriter for other artists, performing on a TV competition show, or engaging with fans on social media — several avenues could help kickstart an artist's career to another level. Here is a list of 20 buzzing artists to watch in 2023.
Romantic partners have often used "baby" as an affectionate term of endearment. No wonder artists have applied the term to their music about love and relationships.
To help reflect on the music that served as the soundtrack of 2002, here are 22 of the best hip-hop songs turning 20 this year.
From superstars forming new supergroups, to veteran artists breaking the Internet, to summer song battles—these are the songs that kept people going through another trying year.
The 2020 Soul Train Awards is set to air on November 29 with hosts Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell. Before the ceremony gets underway, check out our predictions for this year's winners.
Although the R&B sound has changed over the last 30 years, the '90s sound is still sampled and appreciated by today's rising stars. In honor of one of music's most timeless eras, here's a list of 25 of the greatest R&B songs of the '90s.
Without producers, hip-hop wouldn't have the universal drive it has. In honor of RZA's birthday this week, we share our list of the 25 best hip-hop producers of all time.
As Babyface turns 60, let's take a look back at some of his masterful behind-the-secnes work. Here are 20 songs you may have not known had a little Babyface magic.
Singer, dancer, actor, philanthropist — Usher is a man of many talents.
As hip-hop began growing more in the 1990s and 2000s, TV network BET saw fit to launch its own Hip Hop Awards. The award show was first implemented in 2006, celebrating artists, producers, video directors and music veterans.
Hip-hop first emerged onto the music scene in the 1970s; however, it wasn't until the '80s when more female rappers moved to the forefront. With pioneers such as Lady B, Roxanne Shante and MC Sha-Rock, women have consistently changed the hip-hop game with their lyricism, style and the notion to push boundaries.
From multi-platinum records and sold-out tours, to countless awards and inspiring generations of music lovers, Janet Jackson is the epitome of a successful entertainer that many artists desire to be.
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