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Saweetie’s “Fast (Motion)” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up 28 million views on YouTube to date.

Sam Smith’s “Diamonds” is their latest hit, and it’s already racked up 45 million YouTube views to date.

In mid-May, Anderson .Paak debuted his latest single “Bubblin,” featuring production from AntMan Wonder and Jahlil Beats. The whimsical video is directed by Calmatic, who also created the visual for .

Gunna’s sophomore studio album, 'WUNNA,' has officially arrived.

Houston rapper DeeBaby is making a name for himself with his latest single “ShootOut (Marz 2),” a sequel to his breakout viral hit “Marz.” The track is produced by Marz and appears on DeeBaby’s

Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed linked up earlier this year for the collaborative album 'Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present: Magic & Bird.' One of the project’s standout tracks is “KIDZ,” a track

On November 14, legendary musician and songwriter Mariah Carey stopped by Genius for the latest installment of ‘Genius Level,’ our live conversation series with icons of the music business

Viral marketing tactics date back decades in the music industry, but the social media era has ushered in ever-evolving ways for artists to promote themselves.

American R&B group Next first broke through when their debut single “Butta Love” peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997.

Miguel released "Sure Thing" in 2010 but the infectious song is still making waves today. In fact, the modern classic sailed back into the Billboard Hot 100 this year.

Chaz Bear has been releasing and producing music as Toro y Moi for nearly a decade.

Sometimes when we’re feeling down, there’s a song for that by artists like Rod Wave, Mitski, Ali Gatie, or FKA twigs. Genius News talked with music researcher Dr.

Although Yonkers MC Styles P and Harlem rapper Dave East represent two different generations of hip-hop, each artist is known for his lyrical prowess.

Maryland-raised rapper Cordae and singer, rapper, producer, drummer, and Silk Sonic member Anderson .Paak wrote their second collaboration, 2023’s “Two Tens,” together in the studio using a beat

After appearing on The Weeknd’s “Angel” and Kygo’s “Stay” in 2015, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Maty Noyes dropped her debut single “in my miNd” in summer 2016.

Luh Tyler stopped by Genius to discuss his hit “First Show,” which has been streamed over eight million times on Spotify to date.

That Chick Angel sat down with the Genius team to discuss her viral song “One Margarita (Margarita Song).” Produced by Steve Terrell and Casa Di, the track began as a fun podcast conversation.

Megan Thee Stallion is earning strong buzz thanks to her breakout track, “Big Ole Freak,” and viral freestyles.

Last fall, 2 Chainz partnered with Atlantic Records to form his own label, The Real University (T.R.U.) and now the first full-length project from the joint venture is on the way.

JAY-Z’s '4:44' bonus track “Adnis” addresses his painful relationship with his father Adnis Reeves, who left Jay’s family when the rapper was just 12 years old.

“Mad Funny Freestyle” is the latest hit from Aminé and has over 2 million Spotify streams to date.

Rob49 stopped by Genius studio’s to perform his hit song “Vulture Island,” which has been streamed over three million times on Spotify to date.

Blxst’s “Overrated” has found a strong audience with over 12 million Spotify streams to date.

For some time, Cali rapper Phora independently released his albums, most notably 2016’s With Love.

T.I. took The Genius Test to assess his trap musical knowledge. Watch to see how much he knows about Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz and more.

Northern California has a rich history of producing standout rappers. The list includes legends such as E-40, Mac Dre, and Too $hort as well as more recent stars like Lil B and G-Eazy.

“On Guard” is Lauren Jauregui latest hit and has been streamed over 2 million times on Spotify to date. The track features 6LACK and is produced by Ray “Quasi” Nelson & Jahaan Sweet.

When Riz Ahmed isn’t starring in movies like ‘Venom,’ ‘Nightcrawler,’ and ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,’ he is crafting progressive, politically-forward music as Riz MC.

DaBaby couldn’t wait for Valentine’s Day to return with his latest single, “Shut Up.” The video for the ForeignGotEm and DJ K.i.D-produced cut opens on a love letter to 2020: “Now I know what me

Back in January, R&B riser Pink Sweat$ released the EP Pink Moon. The eight-song effort includes “Nothing Feels Better,” a tender slow jam that’s racked up more than 14 million Spotify plays.