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Best New Tracks: JID x Lute, Meek Mill, GloRilla and More
As the first week of 2023 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 JID with Lute, Meek Mill and GloRilla, who each released the Creed III soundtrack cut "Ma Boy," the visual for “Don’t Follow the Heathens Freestyle" and the single "Internet Trolls," respectively. Also joining this selection are fresh offers from the likes of the late Lil Keed, 2KBABY, Wande Coal with Olamide, bLAck pARty with Latto and Daniel Caesar.JID x Lute - "Ma Boy"JID joins forces with Lute for "Ma Boy," a new track that joins the soundtrack of Michael B. Jordan's Creed III. The film hits theaters March 3 and sees Jordan as both the star and the director.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicMeek Mill - “Don’t Follow the He...
THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong Is Not Your Typical “White Box” Gallery
THE SHOPHOUSE, founded in 2020, aims to push the boundaries between art, design, and daily life. It showcases the artistic works of cross-disciplinary artists and creatives who have a keen understanding of the social and cultural aspects of contemporary life. The SHOPHOUSE's exhibitions are unique in that they inspire new conversations and narratives, and integrate different forms of art into everyday life."Unveil the art in everyday life’ is the ethos of THE SHOPHOUSE."“’Unveil the art in everyday life’ is the ethos of THE SHOPHOUSE. We do not adhere to a particular lifestyle but encourage a reevaluation of what everyday life could be by bringing together art, architecture, furniture and objects in various forms and characters, from pottery, handmade shoes, vintage chairs to contemporary ...
Not Dead Yet Review: Gina Rodriguez Charms in ABC Supernatural Comedy
The Jane the Virgin star anchors the new series, which has the potential for a long life. Not Dead Yet Review: Gina Rodriguez Charms in ABC Supernatural Comedy Liz Shannon Miller
Collectors: Jack Siebert
‘Collectors’ journeys into the homes of fledgling and seasoned art buyers from across the globe. The ongoing series offers an intimate spotlight on a range of personal collections from hobbyist ephemera to blue-chip artworks -- all the while dissecting an individual’s specific taste, at-home curation and purchase trajectory.Jack Siebert is an art collector, but he can equally be called a storyteller. Instead of words, he relies on curation to drive his narrative. Having studied art history at New York University (NYU), the young 26-year-old has built a career by connecting with the artists he most admires and creating unique dialogues through the presentation of their work.“Collecting is all about relationships,” Siebert told HypeArt, “understanding people and getting to know people better...
Major League DJz are Bringing Amapiano to a Global Stage
Low-tempo bass, scattered piano melodies, pounding percussion dotted with synth – there’s a chance, if you’re into house music, that you’ve heard of an emerging subsect called amapiano. Fusing deep Kwaito house with lounge and jazz sounds, the bubbling genre derives its name from "the pianos" in Zulu and less than a decade ago, had yet to exist. In the short time since amapiano first surfaced in South Africa in the mid-2010s, Major League DJz – the musical duo of twin brothers Banele and Bandile Mbere – have established themselves as not only maestros of the multifaceted genre, but a central force in introducing it to a global listenership. In 2020, when house music fans were forced to sequester at home, the DJs launched a platform called Balcony Mix, playing live-streamed sets of new and ...
Meet Ricardo González, the Mexican Designer and Artist Behind It’s a Living
“It's a Living” is not just a statement, it's a philosophy of life for Ricardo González, a Mexican designer and graphic artist who’s about to host his solo show in Tokyo, Japan.His signature stroke is easily recognizable in large-scale murals all over the world, from commercial work for brands like Apple, Nike, HUF, and Vans, to stickers that may stumble across in the streets. The ambiguity in his typographic messages creates a continuous dialogue between the viewer and the artwork. According to Ricardo, "one word is one image" and an image can be interpreted in many ways. His focus on using typography as an exploration tool aims to question our daily lives while also creating a positive impact.“It's a Living” is the name of Ricardo's studio, brand, and personal philosophy. The phrase reso...
Adaptability Is Key For Multidisciplinary Creative Imogene Strauss
Imogene Strauss grew up thinking that she wanted to be the complete opposite of her creative parents. As the daughter of a DJ father and a screenwriter/actress mother, her initial plan was to build a career on the opposite end of the spectrum, “I think my rebellious — and probably somewhat fearful — self pushed me to think I wanted a career in science, as far away from what my parents did as possible,” she recalls.Her conscious pull away from a creative career ended up having an opposite effect, so much so that her official job title as a creative director and stage designer comes with an asterisk that details everything else that she is: a show director, video director, interior designer, scenic designer and more. Some of the biggest highlights in Strauss’ portfolio include directing visu...
Best Hip-Hop Releases of January 2023: Ice Spice Is Just Getting Started
Her debut EP is a small appetizer to satisfy fans. Best Hip-Hop Releases of January 2023: Ice Spice Is Just Getting Started Eddie Fu
Racionais MC’s, Brazilian Hip-Hop Icons, Remain on Top
Few artists are able to turn the complexity of Brazil into poetry.Brazil is a continental-sized country filled with complex social problems and widespread differences in faith, regional characteristics, and art. Since 1988 only one group could unite all peripheries of the country through the three pillars mentioned above: Racionais MC’s.Formed by Mano Brown, Ice Blue, Edi Rock and DJ KL Jay, the quartet has seen and experienced plenty of historic political, social and cultural moments.Alive and kicking, they continue to portray the desires and fears of the favelas like no one else. Even with these regional differences, Racionais MC’s instinctively knew how to turn the struggles that united every societal group that makes up Brazil into beautiful, timeless music. Jef DelgadoIn 34 years on t...
2023 Grammys: How to Watch, Who’s Performing, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Music's biggest night is going down on Sunday, February 5th. Here's where and when to watch, and other vital info. 2023 Grammys: How to Watch, Who’s Performing, and Everything Else You Need to Know Carys Anderson
Lil Yachty’s Let’s Start Here. and the Case for Reinvention
The rapper's newest project takes a wild shift into the world of psychedelic rock, breaking away from his trademark bubblegum trap. Lil Yachty’s Let’s Start Here. and the Case for Reinvention Marcus Shorter
Super Bowl 2023: Everything to Know About the Halftime Show and National Anthem Performances
Super Bowl LVII will air on February 12th via Fox. Super Bowl 2023: Everything to Know About the Halftime Show and National Anthem Performances Bryan Kress
