Rap isn’t just a genre. There’s a reason it’s sometimes simply called The Culture: It’s a way of life. – The A-List: Hip-Hop

Rap isn’t just a genre. There’s a reason it’s sometimes simply called The Culture: It’s a way of life. And this playlist—formerly known as The A-List: Hip-Hop—is where rap lives, breathes, and moves. Topped today by EARTHGANG and the Dreamville crew’s “Down Bad,” off their Revenge of the Dreamers III album, Rap Life is home to hip-hop’s heavy hitters and vanguard—the stars and the songs that speak to the moment and define the culture today. Check back early and often, as our editors update this playlist regularly. If you hear something you like, add it to your library.