The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2022
Pusha T’s top-tier dope raps, JID’s dynamic vision, and Megan Thee Stallion’s fearless confidence were only some of the highlights from one of the most surprising years in rap music.
Addded Dec 15, 2022
The 100 Best Songs of 2022
Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Steve Lacy, Pharrell, and Quavo and Takeoff were just some of the artists whose songs this year we won’t forget.
Addded Dec 5, 2022
A Visit to the Brooklyn Museum With Smino
The St. Louis rapper toured the Virgil Abloh and Nellie Mae Rowe exhibits and discussed his new album, "Luv 4 Rent."
Addded Nov 29, 2022
Destroy Lonely Makes Whatever the Hell He Wants. He Plans To Inspire You To Do the Same
The charismatic Atlanta rising star behind ‘NOSTYLIST’ wants to create new genres on his way to building his own world.
Addded Nov 19, 2022
Joyce Wrice’s Uptempo Reinvention: ‘I Like Making Music People Can Dance To’
After the success of her debut album, Overgrown, the Southern California R&B singer decided to deliver a dazzling new EP.
Addded Oct 7, 2022
Giveon Goes Deep on the Making of His New Album, ‘Give or Take’
In our new video interview, the R&B leading light opens up about the creative process behind his deeply personal, long-awaited debut.
Addded Jun 27, 2022
Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time
These are the albums that have defined hip-hip history - from Run-DMC to Playboi Carti, from G-funk to drill, from the Bronx to Houston, and beyond.
Addded Jun 7, 2022
DJ Dahi Breaks Down the Five-Year Process Behind Kendrick Lamar’s New Album
“In our conversations it’s about what actually is moving you, what is triggering you to want to make something that day or spark an idea.”
Addded May 27, 2022
King Von Was One of Rap’s Most Promising Stars. His Friends Want to Make Sure He Isn’t Forgotten
Before his death in a 2020 shooting, Von had gone from Chicago’s O’Block to the center of attention. His first posthumous album, "What It Means To Be King," tries to honor his life in full.
Addded Mar 4, 2022
Rolling Stone's Year in Review: Best Music of 2020
Rolling Stone staffers share their favorite albums released in 2020 - from pop blockbusters to weird sounds and personal favorites of all kinds.
Addded Dec 22, 2020
Musicians on Musicians: Lil Wayne & Lil Baby
Rap’s most urgent voice talks to his hero about taking risks and why the South rules hip-hop.
Addded Nov 24, 2020
Brent Faiyaz on Why He’s Not Your Average R&B Artist
Maryland rapper-turned-singer charts his own path on new EP, ‘Fuck the World.’
Addded Feb 13, 2020
Best Music of 2019: Staff Picks
Rolling Stone’s writers and editors share their personal favorite albums released in 2019 -- from pop blockbusters to weird noises and fun sounds of all kinds.
Addded Dec 20, 2019