MIC CHECK ONE TWO, ONE TWO

As we conclude our celebration of Black Music Month and hip-hop’s 50th, we’re delighted to present this playlist as a companion to our recent special issue. Compiled by our own Kyle Eustice, it offers both an overview of the genre’s evolution and deeper context for the stories we selected—from Afrika Bambaataa, Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube to A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and Tyler, The Creator. Bump it.

HITS LIST: GAME TIME
A new season kicks off. (9/6a)
STAGECOACH GOES BIG WITH ZACH, JELLY ROLL, LUKE
Record-breaking heat wave in the forecast. (9/6a)
NEAR TRUTHS: RIP TIDE
A storm-tossed voyage (9/5a)
LINKIN PARK ROARS BACK WITH NEW ALBUM, SINGER, TOUR
This oughta be interesting. (9/6a)
HITS' FIRST LIVE ISSUE TAKES THE STAGE THIS FALL
We're putting our asses in seats. (9/4a)
THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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