As one of the younger genres in music, hip-hop is still in a formative state. In the past 10 years, its identity has gone in more directions than MapQuest would care to count. Read more...

The last decade never clearly tied itself to a single musical trend, the way hair metal defined the '80s or grunge the '90s "“ if anything, we saw the emergence of hip-hop and its reliance on the hit single. Read more...

The 2000s have given us both the best and the worst in music "“ for every track like Kanye's "Through the Wire," Kevin Federline's rap and Brazilian fusion "Popozão" served as reminder that fame doesn't necessarily equal talent. Read more...

For those who spent the last decade dealing with teen angst and being mad at their parents, these albums provided some serious catharsis. Read more...

From wardrobe malfunctions to TKOs, the stage can host some dangerous "“ and sometimes comical "“ events. While some catastrophes have elicited laughing reactions (Fergie wetting herself), others brought about fear (Rage Against the Machine riots, Beastie Boys concert invasion). Read more...

We've all heard that annoying pop song that won't get off the radio, but the mtvU Woodie Awards allow college students to show support for the musicians who have really shaped their lives. Read more...