Chef-owner Ope Amosu’s new r ChopnBlok in Montrose gives Houston a new chapter for West African cuisine with twists on classics like suya, jollof rice, ...

If this is the end of the world as we know it, Shinichirō Watanabe's latest may help you feel a bit closer to fine.

On the heels of his brilliant fourth album Music Can Hear Us, the German producer reflects on how Daft Punk, Public Enemy, the Muppets, and more shaped his music taste.

Everything about this look does what it needs to do—werk! Channeling throwback vibes and unapologetic boldness we love to see ...

Michael Beltran, owner of the Michelin-starred Ariete in Miami’s affluent Coconut Grove neighborhood, grew up listening to 1980s and ’90s hip-hop from Nas, Jay-Z, DMX, Rakim and A Tribe Called ...

For the past 25 years, out outfits have all been built from the ground up — literally — starting with what’s on our feet.

We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and it’s a great time to take stock in how hip-hop has evolved over that time. Every year, it feels like a different artist takes their turn ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Diany Dior and JayDon. If the “I am music” tag isn’t playing on a loop in your head, clearly you missed one of the year ...

The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off his softer side – and still brings listeners to tears. "Not everyone is ...