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From Building a Brand to Dominating Charts, Rauw Alejandro Returns to His Roots With Each New Project
Rauw Alejandro is still riding high from the previous day’s celebration when he shows up to Hypebeast’s stateside flagship, HBX New York, on Saturday morning. Just a day prior, the Puerto Rican singer debuted RR, a succinct three-track EP made in collaboration with his longtime partner Rosalía. Accompanying (and overshadowing) the long-awaited project’s release was an intimate music video for the duet “Beso.” For his latest viral moment in a career full of them, a montage of the globetrotting couple is followed by a dim-lit selfie video of Rosalía revealing her engagement ring from Alejandro.Ahead of meeting with fans in New York to commemorate the latest drop from his label Zorro Stuff, Alejandro sat down with Hypebeast for an interview spanning his relationship with Rosalía and the new E...
Talya Elitzer Details Her Journey From William Morris Endeavor’s Mailroom To Co-Founder of Godmode
Talya Elitzer’s career in the music industry began in the mailroom of a major Hollywood talent agency. Today, she serves as co-founder and President of Godmode, an artist development company known for championing the likes of Channel Tres, JPEGMAFIA and more.The Los Angeles-based exec was a fresh grad from Brandeis University when she kicked off her career by delivering mail to agents at William Morris Endeavor (WME) — a humble yet eye-opening experience that led her to becoming a booking agent, working with the likes of M.I.A, Britney Spears, Björk and LCD Soundsystem. “It was an incredible start to my career,” she fondly recalls. “I learned a ton and met an entire network of people that I’m still quite close with today.” When her time at WME came to an end, she flew across the country to...
On a New Album Born Out of Isolation, Kimbra Is Reckoning With Herself
In 2011, Kimbra landed the feature placement of a lifetime: Gotye was looking for the right female partner to appear alongside him on a forthcoming single. After being connected with the singer-songwriter by her producer, she met up with Gotye at her home in Melbourne to record just a few takes of a floaty, mid-tempo, ballad. "Somebody That I Used to Know" debuted that July on Gotye’s Making Mirrors LP, and would go on to secure the duo Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Today, it has over 2 billion views on YouTube and is one of the most recognizable songs of the past decade.For Kimbra – who performs under her given name – the track’s unexpected success acted as a platform from which she could launch her solo career and a primer in the sheer happenstance of...
Nothing Launched its Ear (2) Earphones and Tesla Unveiled a Cybertruck-Inspired Wireless Charging Platform in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week in the tech industry, Tesla brought not a new car but, somewhat randomly, a wireless charging platform. Also in the product arena, buzzy London-based tech company Nothing launched its new wireless earbuds, the Ear (2), while renders of the redesigned Apple iPhone 15 Pro leaked on social media show fewer buttons and a smaller camera.Elsewhere in tech, Adobe offered a first look at its generative AI program, Firefly. While the program is still in beta, content creators can preview all the new tools they’ll soon have access to.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Tesla Unveiled a $300 USD Cybertruck-Inspired Wireless Charging PlatformTesla still hasn’t rolled out its Cybertruck to the public after years...
In the Succession Season 4 Premiere, The War Truly Begins
A deal that may change the Roy family forever is at the center of "The Munsters." In the Succession Season 4 Premiere, The War Truly Begins Liz Shannon Miller
Through the Lens: Théo de Gueltzl
Through The Lens spotlights emerging and established photographers from around the world. The ongoing series is dedicated to offering unique insights in varying areas of photographic expertise including portrait, landscape, fine art, fashion, documentary and more.More than just the garments we wear, fashion has always been a platform for sharing ideas. Whether an olive utility jacket that reminds you of the great outdoors, split suede loafers that mentally transport you to the Mediterranean or an ethically sourced cardigan for the eco-conscious shopper. Like a second skin or a mirror up to society, we buy into brands for the lifestyles they promise. A proclamation to the world: ‘this is who I am, this is what I believe in, and this is who I want to be.’“By tapping into our very human desir...
Best New Tracks: 6LACK, Lana Del Rey, Hit-Boy 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 6LACK, Lana Del Rey and Hit-Boy, who each released the albums Since I Have A Lover, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd and SURF OR DROWN, respectively. Also joining this week's selections are fresh offerings from JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown, Victony with Don Toliver, Rema and Tempoe, Jimin of BTS, Kofi, Fall Out Boy, ICECOLDBISHOP and Yaya Bey.6LACK - Since I Have A Lover6LACK drops off his first studio album in five years, Since I Have A Lover. The 19-track record -track record features only two guest appearances from QUIN on “wunna dem” and Don Toliver on “Temporary," and follows 2018's East Atlanta Love Letter.Listen:...
Song of the Week: Jimin Gets Lost in the Lights with “Like Crazy”
Jimin of BTS demands your attention with his new release, "Like Crazy." Here's why it's our Song of the Week. Song of the Week: Jimin Gets Lost in the Lights with “Like Crazy” Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff
On FACE, Jimin Sets Himself Free: Review
The BTS member embraces his past while stepping into a dazzling future. On FACE, Jimin Sets Himself Free: Review Mary Siroky
Meet the Artists of Hypeart’s ‘NOISY REALITY’ Group Exhibition
Hypeart’s upcoming NOISY REALITY exhibition features the work of four diverse and talented artists who translate the ever-evolving landscape of New York City through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, mixed media, and furniture design. Meguru Yamaguchi, Heather Benjamin, Eny Lee Parker, and B. Thom Stevenson each offer their unique perspective on the city's essence and energy while imbuing their own artistic concepts and themes to present a dynamic curation. Brooklyn-based artist Meguru Yamaguchi draws from the philosophy of Basho Matsuo to create sculptures that capture the fleeting nature of trends in modern society. His series titled "Awakenings" features angular brushstrokes that give way to fluid lines, representing the need to adapt and change in a world that is constantly ...
Closer Look at the Galleries Exhibited During Art Basel Hong Kong 2023
Art Basel Hong Kong (ABHK) kicked off earlier this week, returning for its second in-person fair since the COVID pandemic. The international art world descended upon Hong Kong for the week, taking in some of the most sought-after pieces in the community. Hypebeast was on the ground to observe the 177 exhibitors from 32 countries at Art Basel, including booths by Kaikaikiki, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, Perrotin, Gagosian and more. Combined, the booths make this year's Art Basel in Hong Kong, the largest edition since the pandemic. With a total of 177 dealers, 47 more than last year, visitors are able to see Hong Kong return to its former glory.The buzz and the energy throughout the exhibition hall saw crowds of art-deprived individuals taking in pieces of all sizes and statures. Mainstay...
Jun Takahashi Talks Toyota Aygo X Limited Edition Collaboration With UNDERCOVER
Jun Takahashi, founder and creative director of cult fashion Japanese label UNDERCOVER, has launched an unexpected limited-edition design collaboration for the Toyota Aygo X. The project joins forces between two iconic Japanese brands from polar industries to bring together a reimagined Aygo X that showcases the innovative spirit of both labels. The Aygo X UNDERCOVER was first revealed in conjunction with the UNDERCOVER Fall 2023 Paris Fashion Week show, showcasing the uniquely designed interiors and exterior. Releasing in just 5,000 cars, the special Takahashi-designed vehicle sees him think outside the box, staying true to his design philosophies of non-conformity and breaking stereotypes. Specific features of the car see the Aygo X arrive in an exclusive bi-tone grey body color, special...
