Ariana Grande’s unmistakable voice and unparalleled versatility have solidified her as one of the defining artists of our ...

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Hip-hop artists in Senegal have a long history of playing a pivotal role in presidential elections. What was their impact in 2024?

VELTMAN: Emory University African studies scholar Bamba Ndiaye researches social movements and pop culture. He says some hip-hop artists went beyond registering voters, attending rallies ...

A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming ... emphatic subculture to the center of American (and global) pop. The cultural and financial stakes are higher than ever.

For this year’s roundup, WTOP spotlights 20 newly-released songs that captured the essence of the D.C.-area’s music scene in 2024.