Hip·ster Hop (noun): 1. What you get when you pair an MC with progressive, often synth-heavy production. 2. The solution for bridging the musical gap between the indie kids and the hip hop heads at your next party.
As its new, diverse, and endlessly exciting sounds drew inspiration from across the musical spectrum, R&B came to define American mainstream music in the '90s. Here are the key tracks from R&B's most vital decade.
Put on your bro tank and shoot some 'ruit; this playlist of the hottest voices in college rap -- along with some of rap's superstars -- is the perfect soundtrack to your next house party.
You may not fill out a bikini like Mariah, or sport a six pack like LL, but none of that matters when you're partying to these classic hits on a hot summer day by the pool.
Indie R&B -- or PBR&B to the glib -- combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This lush new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.
The pandemonium of the boy band era may never be matched again. These sweet vocals and deeply felt love songs stirred the hearts of a generation of screaming teenage girls (and many adults too).
You may not fill out a bikini like Mariah, or sport a six pack like LL, but none of that matters when you're partying to these classic hits on a hot summer day by the pool.
With the rise of alternative rock and the artistic maturity of hip-hop, MTV found itself at the dawn of its second golden age. Relive the '90s without all the commercials.
In the mid-'00s, Canada enjoyed an underground cultural renaissance. Immerse yourself in the music that flowered in Montreal and Toronto, as well as fellow countrymen that inspired -- and those that are still inspired by -- those scenes.
It's time for a well-deserved girl's night out, so pour some drinks and crank up the volume; these pop, rap and dance songs will prepare you and your girlfriends for what lies ahead.