RA the Rugged Man

The rap pioneer, known for his signature Zorro hat, was 56.

”This year was clarifying in some ways. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like a change is imminent. Look how many old acts are on my list. That’s not sustainable. We have to give a bit of a mulligan to young acts as they were likely afraid to release in a year they…

”Listen, this mixtape changed the game,” A-Trak said of Spinbad's 1995 tape 'Rocks the Casbah (The '80s Megamix).'

Producer/musician The Kickdrums' new album (which also features his recent single Blu) comes out this week.

New songs from DaBaby, Mavi, Kid Cudi, Tyler the Creator, Freddie Gibbs, Playboi Carti, Kehlani, Kelly Rowland, 21 Savage, and more...

Listen to new songs by Bob Nanna (Braid), R.A. the Rugged Man/Ghostface/etc, Black Dresses, Y La Bamba, PINS, Field Day (ex-Dag Nasty), Spotlights (Radiohead cover), and more...

Listen to new songs by Lafawndah, 1349, Xiu Xiu, Jade Bird, Starcrawler, Light Conductor (Besnard Lakes, Young Galaxy), and more.

It's been a busy year for Insane Clown Posse, with the March of the Juggalos in DC, another eventful Gathering of the Juggalos, and now the 20th anniversary tour for 1997's The Great Milenko...

Ghostface Killah is having quite the prolific year. He already released a collaborative album with BADBADNOTGOOD, and this Friday (7/10) he releases a collaborative album with Adrian Younge, Twelve Reasons to Die......

Mobb Deep at Rock the Bells 2011 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin)

NYC rap legends Mobb Deep are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a group this year and will be celebrating by going on a US tour in May and June...