Best Rap Rock

30 Rockefeller Plaza stands as one of New York City’s most iconic skyscrapers. Constructed in 1933 within Rockefeller Center, it represents a significant example of Art Deco architecture. Primarily an office building, it has historically housed broadcast operations including those of NBC. The struct...

Josef Müller-Brockmann was a highly influential Swiss graphic designer and typographer best known for his systematic grid-based posters promoting public health initiatives and urban planning concepts throughout Europe from the 1960s onward.

Love & Rockets presents a richly detailed world of interconnected stories centered on the lives of Ricky and Guido Sprague, two brothers navigating relationships and everyday experiences in Southern California. Created by Los Bros Hernandez, the series is notable for its groundbreaking representatio...

The Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop group originating in the early 1980s. They are notable for pioneering rap-rock fusion, blending elements of funk, rock, and electronic music with socially relevant lyrics. Their innovative sampling techniques significantly impacted the development of hip-hop...

John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s life is meticulously detailed in Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. The book explores his rise from a modest businessman to the dominant figure behind Standard Oil, examining his complex business strategies and considerable influence on American industry during the Gilded A...

At.Long.Last.A$AP is the second studio album by Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky, released in 2015. Executive-produced by Rocky and Danger Mouse, the record arrived following the death of ASAP Mob founder ASAP Yams, to whom it is dedicated. The album diverges from traditional hip-hop by incorporating psyche...

Mass Romantic is the debut studio album by the New Pornographers, a Canadian indie rock group formed in Vancouver. Released in 2000, it features principal songwriter A. C. Newman alongside contributors including Neko Case and Dan Bejar. The record is characterized by layered vocal harmonies, brisk m...

This album was pivotal in bringing Nu Metal and rap-rock to the absolute mainstream. It perfectly balanced Chester Bennington's raw, emotional screams with Mike Shinoda's rhythmic rapping. It created a massive, anthemic sound that dominated rock radio for years, capturing the angst and frustration o...

Long.Live.A$AP is the debut studio album by American rapper ASAP Rocky, released in 2013 through ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records. It combines Southern-influenced hip hop and trap with atmospheric production, while featuring guests including Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, and Sc...

Belle and Sebastian’s *The Boy with the Arab Strap* (1998) is a critically acclaimed classic of chamber-pop music. This Scottish indie-rock album showcases intricate melodies and literate lyricism, establishing Belle and Sebastian as significant figures in the 90s indie scene. The record earned them...

The Agawa Rock pictographs are a set of Indigenous rock paintings located on a cliff face on the eastern shore of Lake Superior within Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. They are associated with Ojibwe traditions and include depictions of Mishipeshu (the horned water lynx), canoes, an...

Pete Rock and CL Smooth emerged from the burgeoning Native Tongues collective in the late 1980s, crafting critically acclaimed, jazz-infused hip-hop with seminal tracks like “Umin Possible” and “Mecca.” Their music prioritized soulful samples and introspective lyricism, establishing a distinctive so...

Minor Threat’s Complete Discography offers a comprehensive collection of the influential American hardcore punk band's recordings from 1983 to 1986. This release gathers every studio album and single by Minor Threat, solidifying their legacy as pioneers of the straight edge movement within punk rock...

Judgment Night: Music from the Motion Picture is a 1993 soundtrack album distinguished by its concept of pairing heavy metal and rock bands with hip-hop artists. Each track features an original collaboration between groups from different musical backgrounds, such as Biohazard and Onyx or Helmet and...

Rapid Eye Movement is the third studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2007. The record concludes the conceptual narrative arc established in their previous releases, blending heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric synthesizer passages. It features compositions like "Beyond...

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, is a prominent figure in hip-hop music. He gained recognition for his unique approach blending rap with fashion sensibilities, particularly streetwear trends popular in Harlem during the 2010s. His work has shaped contemporary hip-hop’s visual and sonic...

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is a biographical documentary film directed by Brett Morgen that premiered in 2015. It chronicles the life of the Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, from his early childhood to his suicide in 1994. The documentary features previously unreleased home videos, audio recordings,...

*Between a Rock and a Hard Place* is a 2004 memoir by American mountaineer Aron Ralston. The book details his survival experience in Bluejohn Canyon, Utah, where an 800-pound boulder trapped his right arm for over five days in 2003. Ralston ultimately survived by amputating his own limb and hiking o...

Aesop Rock is a critically acclaimed American rapper known for his complex, densely layered lyricism delivered with rapid-fire flows and intricate rhythmic patterns, often incorporating surreal imagery and philosophical themes into his music.

Rocketman (2019) is a British musical biographical film directed by Dexter Fletcher chronicling the early career and personal struggles of Elton John, with Taron Egerton performing the songs in character.

Bubble and Scrape is the sixth studio album by the American indie rock band Sebadoh, released in 1993 through Sub Pop Records. The project was formed by Lou Barlow and Eric Gaffney following Barlow's departure from the band Dinosaur Jr. The album is noted for its raw, lo-fi aesthetic, alternating be...

The Dirt is a 2001 collaborative autobiography by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, detailing their formation in Los Angeles in 1981, rise to fame, and notorious behavior involving substance abuse, legal troubles, and conflicts. The book presents individual narratives from band members Tommy Lee, Mi...

Erin Brockovich (2000), directed by Steven Soderbergh, stars Julia Roberts as a legal clerk who built a case against Pacific Gas and Electric for contaminating drinking water in Hinkley, California; Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Scar Tissue is a 2004 memoir by Anthony Kiedis, lead singer and lyricist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, written with Larry Sloman. It follows Kiedis from his childhood and adolescence in Michigan and Los Angeles through the formation and rise of the band. The book gives extensive attention to his rel...

Tales from Topographic Oceans is a double album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released in 1973. The record consists of four extended tracks, each filling an entire side of vinyl, based on a footnote in Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography. It marks the first studio album featuring drumm...

Testing is the third studio album by Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky, released in 2018. The record is recognized for its experimental approach to production, incorporating avant-garde sounds and a wide array of high-profile guest artists. Collaborators on the album include Frank Ocean, FKA twigs, Kid Cudi,...

"Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink" is the 2015 autobiography of British musician Elvis Costello, published by Blue Rider Press. The book chronicles his upbringing in a musical family, his father's career as a jazz trumpeter, and his own trajectory from the London pub rock scene to international...

24 Hour Revenge Therapy is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Jawbreaker, released in 1994 on Tupelo Recording Company. The album was recorded at Razor's Edge studio in San Francisco with the band and Ryan Greene handling production. Its lyrics, written by vocalist and guitarist B...

Linkin Park emerged in the late 1990s blending alternative rock with hip-hop influences, achieving massive commercial success through aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics exploring themes of angst and social commentary.