When you think about a geographic region that has inspired everyone from Carly Simon and Elvis Costello to Will Smith, Raekwon, and Rancid, the Capital Region probably doesn’t come to mind. And yet, ...

So, I am pleased to present Paste‘s ranking of the best rap albums of 2024. There’s also a Spotify playlist linked at the bottom, in case you’d like to listen to a mix of these records.

Starting at a young age, a Gen Z rapper is making inroads into the global rap scene. "Drums of gold resound far and wide, the red lion awakens, breaking new ground. With high spirits, he strides ...