After eating out of garbage cans and hustling through music school, a car crash nearly killed Xavier Dphrepaulezz. Then he reinvented himself as Fantastic Negrito.
Novelist has established himself as a force by proudly swimming against the tide. But, for the 21-year-old rapper, true independence goes much further than music.
Musical legend Nile Rodgers on his time in the Black Panthers, a professional death pact, and why he's offering his skills as a mentor to the British public.
Ahead of his show at London’s The Last Word Festival, we speak to the seminal poet, rapper and activist about the power of language, digital activism and Kanye West.
Represent: Hip-Hop Photography is a new show exploring the immense cultural legacy of the genre, bringing together years of rarely seen, iconic imagery.
From human rights lawyer to well-respected DJ, every step in Nabihah Iqbal’s unconventional life has equipped her to become an artist unafraid to challenge stereotypes.
After moving to Kobe to become a teacher, US native Jack Goldman discovered Kitchen House – a Japanese Trap record label spearheading a new cultural movement.
After feeling constricted by life in his old 9-5, Alex Studer risked it all to launch Stolen Body Records. Now, what started as a DIY company has grown into a Bristolian institution.
Lindsey Jordan sparked a wave of hype at just 16. Now that her debut album is about to justify that excitement, she’s focused on a slow-burning success.
