Hypebeast / Sophie Caraan

Hypebeast • 6th September 2023

Thundercat Is Never Going To Stop Touring

Returning to Tokyo for his first Japan shows of the year, the virtuoso discusses his life’s work of being on the road, harnessing collaborative energy and why he’d never want to be the Jar Jar Binks of anime.

Hypebeast • 8th December 2022

A$AP Rocky Finds Purpose In Everything He Does

From his ‘Need For Speed Unbound’ collaboration to fatherhood and his upcoming album, creativity remains as the veteran rapper’s driving force.

HYPEBEAST • 15th September 2021

For RZA, Creating Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' Is a Labor of Love

The de facto leader of the legendary hip-hop group speaks to HYPEBEAST about the show’s return after two years.

HYPEBEAST • 25th March 2022

NIGO and Steven Victor’s Shared Vision and Energy Paved the Way for ‘I Know NIGO’

The dream team opens up about creating the KENZO creative director’s first music album in almost two decades.

HYPEBEAST • 14th July 2021

Freddie Gibbs Is Stepping Into His Next Phase

With a debut acting role premiering at Cannes, and a new album looming, the artist reflects on longevity and integrity.

HYPEBEAST • 27th July 2019

Around The Globe: SUNSET ROLLERCOASTER

The reunited six-piece shoegaze outfit is at the frontline of Asia’s booming music industry.

HYPEBEAST • 9th September 2019

Kamasi Washington Highlights Diversity in Harmony in First Live Show in Hong Kong

“I don’t need to look like you to love you,” Kamasi Washington, the jazz saxophonist known from his contributions to Kendrick Lamar’s 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and 'DAMN.', Thundercat’s 'Drunk' and Flying Lotus’ 'You’re Dead!', preached in between songs.

HYPEBEAST • 26th September 2019

Around The Globe: Phum Viphurit

Thailand’s 23-year-old “Lover Boy” is making a name for himself outside of his country.

HYPEBEAST • 12th November 2019

Thaiboy Digital Is Rising from the Ashes

The Thai rapper is regaining his bearings with his debut album, ‘Legendary Member.’

HYPEBEAST • 20th November 2019

Filipino-Canadian Duo MANILA GREY Is on a Mission to Expand Their Culture

HYPEBEAST sits down with the R&B duo to discuss musicality and identity

HYPEBEAST • 20th November 2019

RZA Wants to Help You Achieve Zen

The legendary Wu-Tang leader speaks about his role for Camp Tazo.

HYPEBEAST • 3rd March 2020

Around The Globe: crwn

The musical polymath touches on transforming his bedroom project into a full-time job.

HYPEBEAST • 10th April 2020

Rich Brian Talks Creative Freedom and New Single "Bali" With Guapdad 4000

“I don’t see the people telling me to rap in a deep voice anymore.”

HYPEBEAST • 30th October 2020

The Myth of Trippie Redd

The young rapper found fame and success quickly, but is now on a journey to refine his sound.

HYPEBEAST • 27th May 2020

KOTA The Friend Wants You to Manifest ‘EVERYTHING’

On his new record, the independent Brooklyn MC explores what everything truly means.

HYPEBEAST • 13th August 2020

Independent Music Is Fighting for Survival in the Time of COVID-19

The industry needs both innovation and fan support to weather the crisis.

HYPEBEAST • 8th April 2022

The Last Thing Syd Wants To Be Is Bitter

Although her first solo album in five years was delayed by heartbreak, she now finds herself content and focused on the things that truly matter to her.

HYPEBEAST • 15th June 2022

Lil Nas X Always Keeps It Real

In his new vitaminwater partnership, the GRAMMY winner ensures that his ethos of staying true to one’s self remains intact.

HYPEBEAST • 10th October 2022

Ben “Lambo” Lambert Believes That Self-Care Is Vital in Becoming a Music Executive

Freddie Gibbs’ longtime manager opens up about forging an impregnable career in the music industry.

Hypebeast • 24th April 2023

Tobias Rylander Breaks Down The Process of Designing The 1975’s World Tour

The show designer touches on what it’s like developing a massive engagement in a post-pandemic world.

Hypebeast • 27th February 2023

“Don’t Be One-Dimensional”: Ebro Darden on Finding Your Voice

The Apple Music exec and ‘Ebro in the Morning’ host details the realities of succeeding in the media landscape.

Hypebeast • 19th December 2022

Honesty and a Career Change Led Jas Bell To Become SZA’s Art Director

Bell initially wanted to make his own music. Now he creates visual moments for one of music’s biggest stars.

Hypebeast • 18th April 2023

Teezo Touchdown Is an Architect of the Future

Thriving on uncertainty and eccentricity the subversive artist is right where he wants to be.