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Rick Ross Performs At Power Network Event in Carnegie Hall
Grammy nominated rapper Rick Ross performed a mini-concert at NYC's Carnegie Hall following a Black History Month conversation hosted by Power Network.
Witness To History: Project Pat
Project Pat is a Memphis Hip-Hop legend. As part of the seminal group Three 6 Mafia, the man born Patrick Earl Houston, who also happens to be the older brother of Juicy J, helped make sure that besides the East and West coasts, there was plenty to say and hear coming out of the middle […]
Madame Web Is Caught In a Time Loop, Back to When Superhero Movies Were Bad
The latest Sony effort to expand the Spider-verse is trapped in 2003 in more ways than one. Madame Web Is Caught In a Time Loop, Back to When Superhero Movies Were Bad Liz Shannon Miller
Vince Staples Talks Redlining On ‘The Vince Staples Show’
Vince Staples discusses the creation of his Netflix series the 'The Vince Staples Show' with 'Hip-Hop Wired.'
Vince Staples: A Case Study in Gratitude
Vince Staples has never been the type of person to complain. He’s fine with sitting down on the couch and telling everyone that everything is okay, even when it’s really not. So when he receives any kind of opportunity to create, he’ll gladly do so — and he’ll do it with all the gratitude he can muster. (Spoiler alert for those who have yet to finish the series.)Fame and celebrity are two things that the 30-year-old never wanted or needed. He’s always been open about the fact that he never chased them; they came with the success of his musical endeavors, which he then developed into various business deals and a foray into acting. He cut his teeth with guest cameos on Dope and Insecure, supporting roles on Abbott Elementary and the 2023 reboot of White Men Can’t Jump and voiceover work on A...
Mike Reesé Explores the Complexities of Life Through His Storybook Practice
Mike Reesé is equal parts artist and storyteller. He uses his practice as a way to tell tales of pain, joy, tension and fantasy. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the thick applications of paint and cultural signifiers he uses is partly inspired by his own experiences, while purposefully left shrouded to leave an air of ambiguity for the viewer to piece together for themselves. As the art director of The OpM Company and co-founder of DREAMHAUS LA, Reesé, alongside fellow artist Nikkolos Mohammed, provide internships and creative workshops for youth of all ages to spark collaborations within the community, while empowering the unique expression native to each individual. "I don't think there is any type of formal protocol that any artist needs to follow to make impactful work," Reesé tells Hy...
Amélie Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Reveals His One Regret About the Re-Released Classic
Here are the elements that keep the film timeless, according to the iconic French director. Amélie Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Reveals His One Regret About the Re-Released Classic Liz Shannon Miller
Song of the Week: Beth Gibbons Contemplates the End on Debut Solo Song “Floating on a Moment”
Other standout tunes came from Les Savy Fav, Tei Shi, Blitzen Trapper, and more. Song of the Week: Beth Gibbons Contemplates the End on Debut Solo Song “Floating on a Moment” Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: Usher, Lil Jon x Steve Aoki 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 Lil Jon x Steve Aoki and Usher, who released the single "Get Lower" and the solo studio effort Coming Home, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Little Simz, HOMESHAKE, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, Mohamed Ramadan with Future and Massari, d4vd and Mount Kimbie.Usher - Coming HomeUsher continues to cement his legacy with his latest studio album, Coming Home. The 20-track effort features the likes of Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage and more, and arrives just ahead of his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance on Sunday.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicLil Jon x Steve Aoki - "Get Lower"Longtime friends and collaborators St...
Rhymefest Take Re-Envisioning James Baldwin & Nikki Giovanni
Information and truth are more important now than ever. For Che “Rhymefest” Smith, it is a part of the mental jewels he values the most, standing right alongside divine forgiveness and love. “We have to discern the truth from the lie and everyone thinks they know the truth. But we can only have a civilized […]
10 Essential Film Scores Este Haim and Christopher Stracey Think Everyone Should Own
From There Will be Blood to Jurassic Park, co-composers Este Haim and Christopher Stracey break down their favorite film scores. 10 Essential Film Scores According to HAIM’s Este Haim and Christopher Stracey Mary Siroky
P1Harmony Know They’re Killin’ It
P1Harmony returns to Fan Chant this week to dive into their first full-length album, Killin' It. Fan Chant: P1Harmony Know They’re Killin’ It Mary Siroky
