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Nathy Peluso: ‘GRASA’, GRAMMYs, and her Theatrical Tour
It's hard to describe the elements that make up the sound of Nathy Peluso, the Latina singer who has changed the rhythm of Argentine hip-hop. Nathy carries her name high, demonstrating her defiant personality as she travels the world to promote her second studio album, GRASA. Since its release in May 2024, GRASA has received significant recognition, carrying it to the helm of international music. The album won three Latin GRAMMY awards and has been nominated by the Recording Academy for "Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album" - an outstanding achievement for the 29-year-old artist.GRASA is a set of themes, rhythms, and lyrics that connect seamlessly, forming a unique album that establishes Nathy Peluso as a creative force with no signs of slowing down. "The GRASA tour is very intense, bu...
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of December 2024
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Aara, An Axis of Perdition, Cranial Vortex, Godflesh, Mind Prisoner, Postabiogenetic Apotheosis, Skagos, and Stygian Ruin Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Jimmy Carter’s Most Rock and Roll Moments
Carter opened the door for new substances to be imbibed in the White House and left an indelible mark on pop culture. Jimmy Carter’s Most Rock and Roll Moments Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: Young Thug, Bad Bunny, Tyler, The Creator and More
As the week 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 the long-awaited official streaming releases of both Slime Season and Slime Season 2, Young Thug's seventh and eighth self-produced mixtapes that originally dropped at the end of 2015.Longform releases also come from Kodak Black and Ice Spice, while Tyler, the Creator dropped a standout freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's "hey now" and Homixide Gang, Bad Bunny, Rex Orange County, Hit-Boy and all delivered new singles.Young Thug – Slime SeasonIn a major moment for hip-hop fans, Young Thug (finally) moved his Slime Season mixtape over to DSPs. The acclaimed 18-track mixtape – which he initially dropped in September of 2015 – features notabl...
Edward Norton on Pete Seeger’s “Deceptive” Talents and How a Moment Becomes a Movement
Making A Complete Unknown had plenty of challenges, the three-time Oscar nominee explains. Edward Norton on Pete Seeger’s “Deceptive” Talents and How a Moment Becomes a Movement Liz Shannon Miller
Hypeart Visits: Quiana Parks on Her Journey of Multi-Hyphenate Creativity
For artist and DJ Quiana Parks, art and music are two sides of the same coin. With an unflinching honesty, the self-defined "turntablist" is building a world of her own, giving a spotlight to narratives of joy, resilience and grief drawn from her life and those around her along the way.It’s a duality pulses through her party series, aptly titled Parks & Rec, which has featured luminaries such as A-Trak and Vashtie, alongside Eden, Dede Lovelace and Stonie Blue. “Just Blaze’s mom was my principal, so I’ve known him since I was 14,” she tells Hypeart. “He’s seen me go from being this nerdy art student to seeing me as a DJ.” Born in Paterson, New Jersey, just a short drive from the birthplace of Jersey Club, Parks grew up surrounded greatness and intends to reflect that energy back on her...
From Diablo to Revuelto: A Journey Through Lamborghini’s Evolution
When it comes to automotive craftsmanship and unrelenting passion for performance, Lamborghini has spent decades perfecting its art. During a recent visit to the Sant'Agata Bolognese headquarters, Hypedrive had the unique opportunity to compare four Lamborghinis across different eras: the Diablo, the Murciélago LP640-4 Versace Edition, the all-new Revuelto and the Urus Performante SE. This comparative experience, which brought us from the open road to the factory floor, not only showcased the automaker’s evolution but also underscored its commitment to heritage and innovation.A Journey Through Time: The Four IconsLamborghini Diablo: Analog ExcellenceIntroduced in the early 1990s, the Diablo remains a masterpiece of analog engineering. Powered by a 6L naturally aspirated V12 engine and pair...
Five Takeaways After Test Driving the AMG-Powered 2024 Lotus Emira
There's often a "shame" that comes with purchasing the entry level model and trim of specific cars, as unfortunate as that may be. And while there's a multitude of decisions as to why someone would, the fact of the matter is that they are entry level for a reason. For Lotus and its most recent sports car, the Emira, there is no exception to the rule and its downgrade is apparent.When we tested the Lotus Emira First Edition earlier this year, we were highly impressed with the small form factor, its sexy design, the nimble chassis and, most notably, the power and transmission. What started (at least in the United States) as a stout 3.5L supercharged V6 supercharged mated to a downright-glorious six-speed manual gearbox is now contended against a turbocharged 2.0L, AMG-developed inline four a...
Best New Tracks: Snoop Dogg x Dr. Dre, DMX and More
As the week 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 Dr. Dre x Snoop Dogg, the late DMX and BNYX with Lil Yachty with the release of their albums Missionary and Let Us Pray: Chapter X, and the single "Smoking In The Rain," respectively. Also joining this selection are fresh offerings from FearDorian, Valee with Surf Gang, 070 Shake, Offset and Roc Marciano with The Alchemist.Snoop Dogg x Dr. Dre - MissionarySnoop Dogg and Dr. Dre still have the Midas touch as evident in their newest album, Missionary. The followup to Doggystyle arrives 31 years after its predecessor and features an impressive array of guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Alus, Jhené Aiko, Tom Petty, Jelly Roll, K.A...
Heavy Song of the Week: Bleed From Within Bust Out Bagpipes on “In Place of Your Halo”
The Scottish metalcore band is heralding a new beginning with its forthcoming album Zenith. Heavy Song of the Week: Bleed From Within Bust Out the Bagpipes on “In Place of Your Halo” Jon Hadusek
Smino Suits Up For ‘Maybe In Nirvana’
If Nirvana is the Hypebeast office's roof at golden hour, Smino surely took us there. As the sun set on a brisk Lower Manhattan afternoon, the rapper, in town for a quick 48 hours, shined (literally) in his bright pink hoodie, matching bust-down bandana and glimmering gold grills. The self-proclaimed "mr misfit but ain’t missed a fit in months" is a familiar face at global Fashion Week front rows and never shies away from flexing a fit check on his Instagram story. In fact, the last time we caught up with Smi was earlier this year after he debuted a new song during Paris Fashion Week.But with his new album Maybe In Nirvana out now, he’s back in his music bag with his long-awaited prequel album to 2022’s Luv 4 Rent."This album sounds like a well-pressed starched suit," he explains, noting t...
Best New Tracks: ROSÉ, Bad Bunny, Sky Ferreira and More
As the week 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 ROSÉ, Bad Bunny and Sky Ferreira, who each released the album rosie and the singles "EL CLúB" and "Leash." Also joining this selection are offerings from Lil Baby, Tems with Asake, TWICE with Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo with Luke Bryan and Teddy Swims, Roddy Ricch with Terrace Martin, Nettspend and Smino.ROSÉ - rosieBLACKPINK staple ROSÉ delivers her solo debut album, rosie. The 12-track effort features a sole guest appearance from Bruno Mars on the viral chart-topping hit “APT." as well as work from producers such as Carter Lang, who worked on SZA’s Ctrl and SOS, Ye collaborators Ojivolta, GRAMMY winner Greg Kurstin and even Mars himse...
