Cedric Shine

For the masses who gravitate towards big heartbreak ballads, the young New York singer-songwriter has a soulful pop doozy.

A #TBT secret holiday classic by one of Philly's finest hip-hop DJs and his soulful collaborator.

Just a guess — you're not done shopping yet, are you? Allow us to ease your load a bit with some thoughtful ideas for the hip-hop head on your list.

We all listen to music differently. What we hear is shaded by our history, our knowledge, our equipment, our mood, our taste. But every year there are moments when everybody who lives and breathes hip-hop is on the same subject.