The Rundown

 

10 Best Songs of 2011 (So Far)

At the halfway point in 2011, the year's biggest hip-hop and R&B hits have already run the gamut from eccentric love anthems courtesy of Nicki Minaj and Wiz Khalifa, to southern-tinged club bangers from Ace Hood and Rick Ross. ...Read More »

20 Best Feel-Good Songs by Great Black Artists

June 2011 marks the 32nd anniversary of Black Music Month, which gives us 30 full days to celebrate the dedicated musicians who have entertained us throughout the years. ...Read More »

Hip-Hop's Top Protégés: 15 Mentor-Student Teams We Love

"You still a protégé, that's the reason I don't holler," Drake declares on the track 'A Scorpio's Mind.' Well, no disrespect to Drake, but that's how he started out. ...Read More »

Biopics We Wish Would Happen & Stars We'd Want to Star in Them

With Fantasia gearing up to play gospel legend Mahalia ...Read More »

An Ode to Erykah Badu

Heralded as the First Lady of Neo-Soul, a title and genre ...Read More »

Erykah Badu at 40: Style Icon, Mother and Provocateur

In celebration of Erykah Badu's 40th birthday The BoomBox has already brought you the best of Badu's music videos, and we continue our ode to Badu with a look into the artist's equally captivating public image and personal life. We're highlighting her evolution from neo-soul sister to hip-hop head, as well as her famous baby-daddies, her roles as single mom and vocal vegan, and the infamous 'Window Seat' video controversy. ...Read More »

20 Moments in Hip-Hop That Changed the World

While campaigning for the U.S. Presidency, in response to a question about the digs then fellow Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton sent his way in debate, he proceed to brush his shoulders off. ...Read More »

Hip-Hop and R&B Couples -- Valentine's Day Edition

In honor of Valentine's Day, we've named our five favorite hip-hop and R&B husband-and-wife teams. From the newlyweds to the expecting, jail birds (we mean love birds!) to the ultimate power couple -- Happy V-Day to these sexy till-death-do-us-part duos. ...Read More »

Top 14 Hip-Hop Love Songs

When you think love songs, you probably don't think ...Read More »

Top 10 Hip-Hop Grammy Moments

It's that time of year again and award season is upon us. ...Read More »

10 Favorite J. Dilla Beats

With a discography as deep, profound and sonically ...Read More »

The BoomBox Guide to 2011 Super Bowl Anthems

When 'Black & Yellow,' Wiz Khalifa's ode to ...Read More »

Sexiest Voices in Hip-Hop

Although lyrics and delivery play the most important ...Read More »

Hip-Hop Lit: 15 Books You Need in Your Library

To help bulk up your hip-hop library, The BoomBox has chosen 15 hip-hop-inspired books for your reading pleasure. Check the selections and stack them on your bookshelf or e-reader. ...Read More »

Hip-Hop's Most Slept-On Verses

The phrase "slept-on" has been remixed so many ...Read More »

Christmas Playlist: 10 Songs to Put You in the Holiday Spirit

Getty Images Once the holiday season rolls around, we can expect many things: eggnog, poinsettias, ...Read More »

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