Category Archives: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

For over two decades, the Recording Academy has honored the genre of hip-hop with its own music categories, including Best Rap Album, at their annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Beginning in 1996, the first recipient of the Best Rap Album trophy was Naughty By Nature for their fourth album, Poverty’s Paradise. In 1997, The Fugees won […]

Losing a friendship can be just as painful as losing a romantic relationship. Whether it’s due to a falling out, distance, or simply growing apart, the feeling of missing someone you once considered a close companion can be overwhelming. Luckily, music has a way of capturing these emotions and helping us process them. In this […]

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to […]

Reels, the short-form video feature on Instagram, have become a popular platform for people to showcase their creativity and musical taste. With its 15-second limit, it’s essential to choose the right song to accompany your content. The right song can elevate your Reel, making it more impactful and memorable. With so many options to choose […]

Quavo performed an emotional tribute to his late nephew Takeoff at the 2023 Grammy Awards tonight. On Sunday night (Feb. 5), Quavo graced the Grammys stage to perform “Without You,” a somber song he released last month in honor of Takeoff. During the awards show set, the rapper was assisted by the Maverick City Music choir. Quavo delivered […]

Trumpet Selection Tips Trumpets are an important part of music and are used in many genres, including classical, jazz, brass bands, and even popular music. They come in different shapes, sizes, and designs, which makes choosing the right trumpet an important decision. With so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start. […]

Love is in the air this Grammy weekend. As we saw earlier in the night, Offset and Cardi B couldn’t keep their hands off of each other at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammys Gala. Also in attendance were Lizzo and her longtime boyfriend, Myke Wright. Looking happily in love, Lizzo shared images of her and her man […]

Lil Uzi Vert is full of surprises. The Philadelphia rapper was spotted rocking a new slick-back hairstyle at today’s Roc Nation Brunch. On Saturday (Feb. 4), photos of Lil Uzi Vert rocking a slick-back hairstyle at the annual Pre-Grammy Awards Roc Nation Brunch in Los Angeles were circulating on social media. In the pics, Uzi […]

When it comes to expressing your love and affection for your son, there’s nothing quite like a great song. Whether you’re looking to dedicate a special song to your son on his birthday, graduation, or just because, there are plenty of great options out there. From emotional ballads to uplifting anthems, these songs all share […]

Saint Jhn has garnered much buzz over the years, especially as some of his songs, like “Roses” have gone viral on TikTok. While Saint Jhn is enjoying the ride, he admits that sometimes, life can get overwhelming. On his new single, “Overstimulated,” the rapper/singer details the complex and sometimes contradicting feelings he deals with on […]