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Yung Bans Returns to the Scene with ‘Vol. 6’
Yung Bans is officially back. After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus – spent focusing on himself, his family and fine-tuning the next era of his artistry – the 25-year-old Atlanta rapper has just unveiled the next iteration of his Yung Bans collective, which began as the self-titled mixtape series that initially put Bans on the map in the late 2010s. Dubbed Vol. 6, Bans has compiled ten fan-favorite unreleased cuts with five new singles, further elevating his signature SoundCloud aesthetic – and making for quite the triumphant return.Vol. 6 comes five years after Bans' 2018 Vol. 5, though the rapper picks back up right where he left off. Bans in his bag on Vol. 6, showcasing a vulnerable side he kept under wraps on Volumes 1-5 and even his debut studio album MISUNDERSTOOD, which he released ba...
Yung Bans Returns to the Scene with ‘Vol. 6’
Yung Bans is officially back. After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus – spent focusing on himself, his family and fine-tuning the next era of his artistry – the 25-year-old Atlanta rapper has just unveiled the next iteration of his Yung Bans collective, which began as the self-titled mixtape series that initially put Bans on the map in the late 2010s. Dubbed Vol. 6, Bans has compiled ten fan-favorite unreleased cuts with five new singles, further elevating his signature SoundCloud aesthetic – and making for quite the triumphant return.Vol. 6 comes five years after Bans' 2018 Vol. 5, though the rapper picks back up right where he left off. Bans in his bag on Vol. 6, showcasing a vulnerable side he kept under wraps on Volumes 1-5 and even his debut studio album MISUNDERSTOOD, which he released ba...
B.I embraces “Calm and Softness” with new album, Love or Loved Pt. 2
A new interview with the singer-songwriter. Fan Chant: B.I Embraces “Calm and Softness” with Love or Loved Pt. 2 Mary Siroky
B.I embraces “Calm and Softness” with new album, Love or Loved Pt. 2
A new interview with the singer-songwriter. Fan Chant: B.I Embraces “Calm and Softness” with Love or Loved Pt. 2 Mary Siroky
Fargo Creator Explains Year 5’s Nightmare Before Christmas Connection: “It Shares a Sensibility”
To use iconography from the 1993 film, the FX anthology series needed Tim Burton's approval Fargo Creator Explains Year 5’s Nightmare Before Christmas Connection: “It Shares a Sensibility” Liz Shannon Miller
OnePlus Previewed the New Flagship OnePlus12 and Amazon Launched the Tranium 2 AI Chip in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry continued to be dominated by new developments in the world of AI. Amazon launched Tranium 2, a chip designed to train foundation and large language models. Researchers, meanwhile, conducted a study on the carbon footprint of AI, comparing various generative models and their output.On the hardware side, Axel Arigato and Transparent designed a speaker made out of recycled shoe soles. And OnePlus teased its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 12, now available in a marble green colorway.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Researchers Conducted a Study on the Carbon Footprint of AI Text and Image GenerationAmid the rise of generative AI, researchers are looking into the implications ...
Hypeart Visits: Joshua Vides Reimagines Cincoro’s Sculptural Bottle for Art Basel Miami Beach
Paradoxically, an artist can never experience the same joys as their audience. Most viewers only see the finished product, rather than the struggles that formed it. For the artist, there is only the process — the toil to understand an idea germinating within them, and the journey to will it into existence. Unsurprisingly, many ideas — brilliant or not — only go as far as the waste bin.“How many napkin sketches exist out there that we’ll never see? asks visual artist, Joshua Vides, when reflecting on the path that got him to where he is today. Many within the streetwear community know Vides for running the label CLSC out of Southern California from 2010 to 2018. In recent times, he has reinvented himself as an artist, who has in just a five year span, become a go-to collaborator with some o...
Song of the Week: Beyoncé Caps Off Her Renaissance with “MY HOUSE”
Consequence‘s Song of the Week series highlights the best new releases of the week. Find these new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, we’re spotlighting Beyoncé’s ongoing renaissance. A renaissance is a reawakening; a time […] Song of the Week: Beyoncé Caps Off Her Renaissance with “MY HOUSE” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
Song of the Week: Beyoncé Caps Off Her Renaissance with “MY HOUSE”
Consequence‘s Song of the Week series highlights the best new releases of the week. Find these new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, we’re spotlighting Beyoncé’s ongoing renaissance. A renaissance is a reawakening; a time […] Song of the Week: Beyoncé Caps Off Her Renaissance with “MY HOUSE” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: KAYTRANADA, MGMT, Offset 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 KAYTRANADA with Rochelle Jordan and Channel Tres, Offset and MGMT, who each released the tracks "Lover/Friend" and "Stuntin," "Don't You Lie" and "Bubblegum Dog," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Lil Wayne with Shabba Ranks, Jeymes Samuel and Buju Banton, Genesis Owusu, Joshua Crumbly, Da Beatminerz with KRS-One, Sexxy Red, Erick the Architect with Joey Bada$$ and FARR and Bas with AJ Tracey.KAYTRANADA x Rochelle Jordan/Channel Tres - "Lover/Friend," "Stuntin"KAYTRANADA releases the double single "Lover/Friend" with Richelle Jordan and "Stuntin" with Channel Tres. "The 'Lover/Friend' is really the single stu...
Ace Frehley Crashes KISS’ Final Week of Shows with “10,000 Volts”
Frehley strategically announced his new solo album as KISS wraps up their farewell tour. Heavy Song of the Week: Ace Frehley Crashes KISS’ Final Week of Shows with “10,000 Volts” Jon Hadusek
Ace Frehley Crashes KISS’ Final Week of Shows with “10,000 Volts”
Frehley strategically announced his new solo album as KISS wraps up their farewell tour. Heavy Song of the Week: Ace Frehley Crashes KISS’ Final Week of Shows with “10,000 Volts” Jon Hadusek
