Hip-Hop
Contemporary R&B Is Safe in the Hands of SON RAY
If you find yourself screaming the chorus of ‘Love’ by Keyshia Cole far too often, you’ll enjoy this.
VICE Spotlight: DOSS & Nino Pa ‘Piu
Perth rap duo DOSS & Nino Pa ‘Piu are walking the same path that Mobb Deep and Outkast once trailed.
VICE Spotlight: Brazen Barbie
Brazen Barbie is Boorloo’s baddest. And she’s here to let you all know.
Would You Kill a Clone of Yourself? Earthgang Says ‘In a Heartbeat’
Sitting on a purple, velvet lounge and sipping on mango smoothies, VICE sat down with Atlanta hip-hop duo Earthgang to talk about life without social media, the “correct” way to clone yourself and the inevitable downfall of human art.
VICE Spotlight: FLY BOY JACK
Naarm-based crew FLY BOY JACK takes to Australian hip-hop like your favourite superhero duo in battle. If you don’t believe me, just listen to them.
‘That's Just Hip-Hop, Right?’: They Hate Change Are Bringing the Ruckus
Tampa music duo They Hate Change describe their music as easy-listening. The migraine you get from head-banging to each track indicates otherwise.
The Best Gifts for Every Music Lover, From Metalheads to Rap Moguls
Looking for an affordable subwoofer, amazing hip-hop artist biography, or sick vintage band snapback? Get a hand stamp and step inside.
The Lo Lifes: The Hip-Hop Shoplifters Who Birthed Street Culture
In this excerpt from “Fashion Killa”, Sowmya Krishnamurthy remembers the pioneers that made Polo Ralph Lauren hip-hop’s favorite brand.
Why Do Kanye West Albums Keep Leaking Online?
In-progress Ye projects, including “Jesus Is King II”, are everywhere on the internet – if you know where to look.
Here’s What 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Means To These Rising Artists
Three contemporary artists share their thoughts on the musical milestone.
Inside FlipTop: The Legendary Battle Rap League From the Philippines
VICE spoke with the league’s founder and emcees about how it has shaped local hip-hop for over a decade.