Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, is better than it’s ever been. Not only are we able to go back and listen to all of our favorites, at the click of a button, there is also a ton of great music still being made by artists, young and veteran alike…if you know where to look.

To help with that task, we’ve created two playlists. One features more recent music—songs that have been released within the last year or so—while the other is throwback, focused on the 1980s and ’90s. We update each of these playlists regularly, so, if you like what you hear, subscribe to follow us on Spotify.

This Throwback Playlist Celebrates The Hip-Hop That Is Never Played-Out. (Audio)

This week, Saba has released his first new song since his stellar 2016 Bucket List Project. The talented artist is one of the latest to breakthrough in a long line of storied Chicago MCs from Common to Kanye, Lupe to Twista. Unlike many of his Drill Music contemporaries, Saba embraces a more soulful sound, complete with the type of intricate lyricism practiced by fellow Chicagoans like Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, Mick Jenkins and Noname. Apparently, the potent combination was enough to catch the attention of Andre 3000, who shared a pic with the up and coming rapper, in May. On “There You Go,” Saba showcases all that makes him special: lush instrumentation, skillful flow and substantive content.

In addition to new Saba, the playlist has been updated with highlights The Roots, Vince Staples and Action Bronson. Together, these artists join Sean Price, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Logic, Nas, Joey Bada$$, Evidence, J. Cole, Oddisee, XXXtentacion, Big Sean, Freddie Gibbs, Raekwon, Vic Mensa, David Banner, Tyler, The Creator, Meek Mill, Jidenna and a host of others.