@Hayden Tranberg

The samples, the beats, the sound of an MC’s voice—step inside the song.

In 2025, Tyler asked us to dance, and made sure we wouldn’t turn him down.

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Short in stature but long on influence, Eazy-E boasts a catalog that extends well past signature contributions to his first group, N.W.A. With a distinct, high-pitched rap style and no-nonsense lyrics, the Compton-born Godfather of Gangsta Rap was an undeniable, if unconventional, star. Early records like the Ice Cube-penned "Boyz-n-the-Hood" became gangster rap anthems. But don't ignore Eazy's '90s cuts; his evisceration of former partner Dr. Dre is an enduring diss that feels as scathing today as when it debuted.

Discover new music from artists we think you'll like. Refreshed every Friday.

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Nothing turns a good party into a great one like a killer soundtrack. You know the songs we're talking about: Absolute classics that even your least music-savvy friends and family members could crush on a karaoke stage. Drawing from decades of rock, pop, funk, dance, hip-hop, and more, this playlist is your key to getting the night started—and keeping it going.

Let these tracks help you dig deep. Then a bit deeper still.

Ready, set, go: Hit play and root for your favorite team.

This is turn-up music that will put you in the club before you’re even on your way. Mostly hip-hop, a little R&B, all bang, all day. Our editors update these picks regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library. Enough talk? Okay. Let’s go.