Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 3.21.25
In the new version of CRT FRSH, we're featuring 20 songs, alternating between acts you should know and acts you need to know.
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 15th – 21st 2025
Kilo Kish, Luna Li, and Durand Jones & The Indications have all dropped new music. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 15th – 21st 2025 Consequence Staff
In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good
The 2025 lineup has its gems, but it more represents a changing of the guard for the longtime Chicago fest. In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good Paolo Ragusa
Irish Music to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day That Isn’t The Pogues or Dropkick Murphys
The Pogues are a go-to for St. Patricks Day, but here are some other Irish artists to throw in the mix to keep your playlist fresh. Irish Music to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day That Isn’t The Pogues or Dropkick Murphys Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Flavor Flav revealed as Space Ranger on The Masked Singer
Public Enemy’s resident hype man Flavor Flav was revealed to be the Space Ranger on season 13 of The Masked Singer. Flavor Flav Revealed as Space Ranger on The Masked Singer: Watch Jaeden Pinder
Fugees’ Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform at Roberta Flack’s memorial
The duo covered Flack's classic "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and delivered their version of "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Fugees’ Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Perform at Roberta Flack’s Memorial: Watch Eddie Fu
Fyre Festival 2 finally books first act: former NFL star Antonio Brown
The event will supposedly take place from May 30th to June 2nd in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Fyre Festival 2 Finally Books First Act: Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Jo Vito
Doechii releases new single “Anxiety”
First shared on YouTube years ago, this marks the official wide release of Doechii's solo version of "Anxiety." Doechii Releases New Single “Anxiety”: Stream Jo Vito
Remembering Angie Stone & Her Pioneering Hip-Hop Roots
Angie Stone, most known for her contributions in music as a singer and songwriter, has strong Hip-Hop roots that began in the late 1970s.
Song of the Week: Little Simz Sidesteps Snakes and Back-Stabbers on Striking New Track “Flood”
Notable tunes from from the likes of By Storm, The Knocks, and Model/Actriz also dropped this week. Song of the Week: Little Simz Sidesteps Snakes and Back-Stabbers on New Track “Flood” Consequence Staff
Cypress Hill to release live album, concert film with London Symphony Orchestra
The film will premiere in the US on March 30th, followed by the album dropping on June 6th. Cypress Hill to Release Live Album, Concert Film with London Symphony Orchestra Jo Vito
Remembering Roberta Flack: 10 Hip-Hop Songs That Sampled The Legendary Vocalist
With the passing of the legendary vocalist and songwriter Roberta Flack. Hip-Hop Wired has compiled 10 songs that sampled her music.
