Music

Most athletes use music to get pumped for a big game or an intense workout. Research shows that music can help boost performance during a workout, motivating you to knock out a few extra reps even when you’re almost wiped out. Music genres are seemingly endless, with options to suit the taste of any athlete. Learn about new releases and what elite athletes tune in to get psyched up.

Latest Articles

Rap News Rundown: Drake, Kanye West & Nick Cannon

May 22, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Last week, the BET Award nominations were revealed and a YMCMB star came out on top; Kanye released new material; and Nick Cannon announced his departure from radio. (If you think that's big news, check out what happened the week...

Rap News Rundown: Chief Keef, Dame Dash, Naughty by Nature

May 15, 2013 | Shay Mathews

This past week: Chief Keef joined Brick Squad; Dame Dash gave fans an inside look at life after Jay-Z; and Naughty by Nature's Treach exposed the group's dirty laundry on Twitter. Chief Keef Joins Gucci Mane's Brick Squad Label On May 8,...

Now Hear This: J. Cole's 'Born Sinner'

May 10, 2013 | Patrick Homeyer

Roc Nation emcee J Cole took the rap world by storm in 2011 with his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. This June, the southern rapper with the East Coast flow hopes to continue his success with the his...

Chance the Rapper Releases New Mixtape 'Acid Rap'

May 9, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Chance the Rapper released his highly-anticipated mixtape, Acid Rap, late last week. The free offering has already catapulted the Chi-town rapper into the hearts of the mainstream audience. His debut tape, #10Day, built on a growing local fan base, and the...

Rap News Rundown: Odd Future, Lil Wayne and Kris Kross

May 9, 2013 | Shay Mathews

This past week, the Rick Ross-Reebok fallout affected other controversial rappers' endorsement deals, and a So So Def vet lost his life. Odd Future's "Racist" Ad for Mountain Dew Cut A few harsh critical assessments of Odd Future lead man Tyler, the...