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Behind the Boards with Nova Wav: Producing and Songwriting Duo Talk Getting Inspiration for Beyoncé’s “CUFF IT” From the Strip Club
"Everybody had been trapped in the house from quarantining. We just wanted something big, something bright, something happy." Behind the Boards with Nova Wav: Producing and Songwriting Duo Talk Getting Inspiration for Beyoncé’s “CUFF IT” From the Strip Club Eddie Fu
The Highs, Lows, and Head-Scratching Moments of the 2023 Grammys
For every broken record or risk taken at the ceremony, we got three more examples of the Grammys playing it safe. The Highs, Lows, and Head-Scratching Moments of the 2023 Grammys Mary Siroky
Ericka J. Coulter Wants Artists To Build Organic Ties With Their Fanbase
Ericka J. Coulter wants to be clear: TheBasement Series is not a talent show. There are no judges to audition for, no golden ticket to Hollywood and no chairs that swivel at the press of a button. But if you’re looking for a creative space that promotes genuine energy from honest artistry, TheBasement Series — with its next show scheduled for February 22 — is the place to be.The live performance series began as Coulter’s way to highlight talent in Los Angeles. What started off with a crowd of 75 people six years ago has now turned into events with over 400 attendees and a lineup that was an early advocate of artists like Blxst, Col3trane and JAHMED, staying true to her and the series’ ethos of championing emerging artists. “TheBasement Series is a stage for artists that are making strides ...
5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Winner at 2023 Grammys
Samara Joy, who might just be the first true Gen Z jazz star, won Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. 5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Winner at 2023 Grammys Joe Eckstein
Samsung Unveiled Its Galaxy S23 Smartphones and Instagram’s Co-Founders Launched an AI-Curated News App in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry learned that Meta had lost $4.3 billion USD during Q4 2022, which was attributed to the company’s metaverse and VR divisions. While the metaverse has always been imagined as a major investment for the company that wouldn’t necessarily pay off in the immediate future, the net loss came as a surprise to many.Elsewhere in tech, the industry saw the launch of several new pieces of hardware. Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S23 lineup of smartphones, offering three different models. Marshall, meanwhile, rolled out a quad-speaker offering 360-degree spatial audio. And on the app side, Instagram’s co-founders have returned with a new venture called Artifact.Below, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry...
Song of the Week: Caroline Polachek Lets the Sun Shine with “Blood and Butter”
Complete with warm acoustic guitars and a bagpipe solo(!), Caroline Polachek's "Blood and Butter" is our Song of the Week. Song of the Week: Caroline Polachek Lets the Sun Shine with “Blood and Butter” Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: JID x Lute, Meek Mill, GloRilla and More
As the first week of 2023 in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by JID with Lute, Meek Mill and GloRilla, who each released the Creed III soundtrack cut "Ma Boy," the visual for “Don’t Follow the Heathens Freestyle" and the single "Internet Trolls," respectively. Also joining this selection are fresh offers from the likes of the late Lil Keed, 2KBABY, Wande Coal with Olamide, bLAck pARty with Latto and Daniel Caesar.JID x Lute - "Ma Boy"JID joins forces with Lute for "Ma Boy," a new track that joins the soundtrack of Michael B. Jordan's Creed III. The film hits theaters March 3 and sees Jordan as both the star and the director.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicMeek Mill - “Don’t Follow the He...
THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong Is Not Your Typical “White Box” Gallery
THE SHOPHOUSE, founded in 2020, aims to push the boundaries between art, design, and daily life. It showcases the artistic works of cross-disciplinary artists and creatives who have a keen understanding of the social and cultural aspects of contemporary life. The SHOPHOUSE's exhibitions are unique in that they inspire new conversations and narratives, and integrate different forms of art into everyday life."Unveil the art in everyday life’ is the ethos of THE SHOPHOUSE."“’Unveil the art in everyday life’ is the ethos of THE SHOPHOUSE. We do not adhere to a particular lifestyle but encourage a reevaluation of what everyday life could be by bringing together art, architecture, furniture and objects in various forms and characters, from pottery, handmade shoes, vintage chairs to contemporary ...
Not Dead Yet Review: Gina Rodriguez Charms in ABC Supernatural Comedy
The Jane the Virgin star anchors the new series, which has the potential for a long life. Not Dead Yet Review: Gina Rodriguez Charms in ABC Supernatural Comedy Liz Shannon Miller
Collectors: Jack Siebert
‘Collectors’ journeys into the homes of fledgling and seasoned art buyers from across the globe. The ongoing series offers an intimate spotlight on a range of personal collections from hobbyist ephemera to blue-chip artworks -- all the while dissecting an individual’s specific taste, at-home curation and purchase trajectory.Jack Siebert is an art collector, but he can equally be called a storyteller. Instead of words, he relies on curation to drive his narrative. Having studied art history at New York University (NYU), the young 26-year-old has built a career by connecting with the artists he most admires and creating unique dialogues through the presentation of their work.“Collecting is all about relationships,” Siebert told HypeArt, “understanding people and getting to know people better...
Major League DJz are Bringing Amapiano to a Global Stage
Low-tempo bass, scattered piano melodies, pounding percussion dotted with synth – there’s a chance, if you’re into house music, that you’ve heard of an emerging subsect called amapiano. Fusing deep Kwaito house with lounge and jazz sounds, the bubbling genre derives its name from "the pianos" in Zulu and less than a decade ago, had yet to exist. In the short time since amapiano first surfaced in South Africa in the mid-2010s, Major League DJz – the musical duo of twin brothers Banele and Bandile Mbere – have established themselves as not only maestros of the multifaceted genre, but a central force in introducing it to a global listenership. In 2020, when house music fans were forced to sequester at home, the DJs launched a platform called Balcony Mix, playing live-streamed sets of new and ...
Meet Ricardo González, the Mexican Designer and Artist Behind It’s a Living
“It's a Living” is not just a statement, it's a philosophy of life for Ricardo González, a Mexican designer and graphic artist who’s about to host his solo show in Tokyo, Japan.His signature stroke is easily recognizable in large-scale murals all over the world, from commercial work for brands like Apple, Nike, HUF, and Vans, to stickers that may stumble across in the streets. The ambiguity in his typographic messages creates a continuous dialogue between the viewer and the artwork. According to Ricardo, "one word is one image" and an image can be interpreted in many ways. His focus on using typography as an exploration tool aims to question our daily lives while also creating a positive impact.“It's a Living” is the name of Ricardo's studio, brand, and personal philosophy. The phrase reso...
