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Song of the Week: Remi Wolf Is Ready to Ride in “Toro”
Remi Wolf's "Toro" arrived as part of a single drop. Here's why the funk-infused track is our pick for Song of the Week. Song of the Week: Remi Wolf Is Ready to Ride in “Toro” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
Hypeart Visits: August Vilella Paints a Haunting Jazz Symphony
August Vilella paints dreamlike scenes filled with imaginative creatures. His decade-long practice in contemporary art features serendipitous encounters, intuitive brushstrokes, and a seamless fusion of surrealism. His compositions are interlaced with diverse influences drawn from literature, music, and profound philosophical musings. From the surrealistic cues that permeate his works to the haunting echoes of his Heavy Metal roots, each brushstroke resonates with a symphony of visual elements. Venturing beyond the confines of Barcelona, August found solace amidst the enigmatic atmosphere of Tokyo. The Japanese capital also serves as both muse and canvas for August's explorations. At the core of August's practice lies an intuitive and automatic approach, reminiscent of the surrealist maste...
The 10 Best Episodes of Kenny Beats’ “The Cave”
Since 2019, Kenny Beats has been bringing a wide range of guests into "The Cave" – his production studio in which overthinking is discouraged and Yerba Mate is always flowing. The super-producer's YouTube series has amassed a loyal following – and an average viewer count per episode in the millions, along with delivering over 46 freestyles, ranging from masterful and meme-worthy, but all memorable nonetheless.The concept is simple: Kenny has 10 minutes to make a beat – with the entire build-out screen recorded so the viewer can see the entire explicated process – and the artist gets 10 minutes to write between 16 and 32 bars.The result? A fresh, fully original track at the end of each bi-weekly episode.The only rule? D.O.T.S – Don't overthink sh*t.With Kenny's production prowess at the fo...
Sugar, Baby Reindeer, and What It Means to Watch TV for the Twists
How the Colin Farrell series and Netflix breakout drama connect is this article's big twist. Sugar, Baby Reindeer, and What It Means to Watch TV for the Twists Liz Shannon Miller
A Definitive Ranking of Every Can Album
From Monster Movie to Rite Time, here's a dissection of the entire Can discography. A Definitive Ranking of Every Can Album Jonah Krueger and Venus Rittenberg
Oscar Piastri Is Making His Mark in the World of F1
When Oscar Piastri first stepped up onto the F1 grid in 2023, he hadn’t raced for 12 months. Fast forward to 17 races later, the newcomer managed to podium at the Japanese Grand Prix — marking the first time a rookie had done so since Lance Stroll in 2017. The Australian racer then went on to finish the season with 97 points, earning him the Rookie of the Year title.Today, Piastri is in his second year with the McLaren Formula 1 team and is having quite the season so far. With 38 points as of writing and just five races into the season, the 23-year-old driver is just getting started. Hypebeast recently sat down with the driver to discuss everything from transitioning into his second year of racing to what it's like to race alongside childhood role models.You had quite the rookie year last ...
Essentials: Tang Kai
On March 1, 2024, Tang Kai successfully defended his title as the ONE Featherweight World Champion. After an 18-month-long wait since sustaining an injury, Tang emerged victorious with a technical knockout in his second fight against Vietnamese-American fighter, Thanh Le. At the moment the referee declared him champion, Tang not only unified his title but also knocked away all the doubts and pressure he had endured in the past two years."The moment I step foot into the cage, I finally felt like I was home,” said Tang Kai in an interview right after the match. Over the years, Tang has spent more time in the ring than in his real home. Almost everything in his life revolves around MMA training and associated events. To prepare for his rematch with Thanh Le, Tang spent most of his time traini...
Remy Ma and Fat Joe Get Introspective on ‘I Got Questions’
The latest episode of 'I Got Questions' features two of the Bronx's heaviest hitters in the rap game, Fat Joe and Remy Ma. Both sit down and chop it up about their careers, their top five rappers and more.
10 Record Store Day 2024 Releases to Cop
If there's a single phrase that describes the cocktail of anticipation and trepidation vinyl aficionados — and their soon-to-be-emptied bank accounts —feel in the weeks leading up to Record Store Day, it has to be the great (albeit fictional) philosopher Carl "CJ" Johnson's catchphrase: "Ah sh*t, here we go again."Since its inaugural edition in 2007, Record Store Day has served up an annual cornucopia of limited-edition goodies, notable for both their collectability — most pressing runs are well below 5,000 — and the general rarity of the music on display, much of which either hasn't been released on vinyl before, is returning in celebration of an anniversary or presents an alternate iteration of time-honored classics.With almost 400 exclusive records releasing this Saturday, April 20, the...
Mutha-of-All-Trades: Brittnee Moore Is Outfitting Her Inner Child
BbyMutha isn’t worried about a sophomore slump. “That only happens to people who give a f*ck about what people think,” she laughs, looking up from the crochet project (a pink and purple outfit for her imminent tour) she’s working on while reflecting on her newly released album sleep paralysis. “The album is good and I know the album is good. If you think my first one is better, that’s fine. I don’t give a f*ck about a sophomore slump.”Drawing heavy influence from UK garage and dance music (inspired greatly by a post-COVID trip to London), sleep paralysis sees BbyMutha, born Brittnee Moore, enlist nine producers from across the pond – including Foisey, Bon Music Vision and Kilder – for the 808-infused LP. “I grew up thinking electronic music was video game music,” she says, listing SSX Tric...
Song of the Week: Fontaines D.C. Have a Trip-Hop Panic Attack on “Starburster”
Other standout tunes came from Boldy James, Sex Week, Gift, and more. Song of the Week: Fontaines D.C. Have a Trip-Hop Panic Attack on “Starburster” Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: Nicki Minaj, Nas, Lucky Daye 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 Nicki Minaj, Nas and Lucky Daye, who released the singles "FTCU (SLEEZEMIX)" with Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexxy Red, "Define My Name" with DJ Premier and "HERicane," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Headie One with Stormzy, LUCI, Mez, Blue Lab Beats, Tee Grizzley, Taylor Swift and Boldy James with Rich Gains and MadeinTYO.Nicki Minaj x Travis Scott x Chris Brown x Sexxy Red - "FTCU (SLEEZEMIX)Nicki Minaj joins forces with Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexxy Red for a “SLEEZEMIX” of her Pink Friday 2 cut “FTCU.” The updated four-minute version features full verses from the trio of new guests and a set o...
