Blu & Exile have always championed an old-school hip-hop sound. The duo came together in Southern California’s rich late-2000s hip-hop scene—they were introduced by Exile’s partner in the group Emanon ...

There was no way to know it at the time, but mainstream hip-hop reached its creative peak in the ’90s. Lyrical dexterity and thematic ambition were still widely valued. Complex beats could still be ...

From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. Hip ...