The mysterious small-town rapper has been captivating listeners on both sides of the Chinese firewall, but his quirks hide a deep social significance
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From Kendrick Lamar’s surprise victory lap GNX to Charli xcx’s inescapable Brat, here’s our pick of the year’s greatest records
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From Lil’ Kim at Baby Phat to Willy Chavarria, Balenciaga and Luar, these are the top times rappers roamed catwalks across the world
Nov 28, 2024
Featuring new Bladee, BAMBII and SOPHIE ft. Evita Manji
Jul 31, 2024
From Ariana Grande to Bladee and Yung Lean, here’s a round-up of this month’s best albums
Mar 29, 2024
Producers Palmistry and Silent$ky give us the lowdown on the indie-inspired new record, and why they nearly lost their minds making it
Mar 18, 2024
The musician is accompanied by Cindy Sherman, Lil Uzi Vert, Bladee and Lila Moss for the label’s 40th anniversary celebrations
Jan 23, 2024
Bladee and Mechatok capture the night’s antics at Colour Factory in Hackney Wick
Sep 13, 2023
Directed by Aidan Zamiri and documented by Floki Molina, the single’s stark visuals blend classic hip-hop with arcane symbolism – here, we share an exclusive gallery from the shoot
Aug 30, 2023
Created by Manon Macasaet, the temporary tattoos are the Gen Z fave label’s latest drop
Jan 12, 2023
From Beyoncé and Bladee to Ethel Cain and Malibu, we look back on our favourite albums of the year
Dec 16, 2022
With new songs by Stormzy, Paramore and Bladee
Sep 30, 2022
Drain Gang’s Bladee and Ecco2k share a joint release, Charli XCX drops her highly-anticipated album, and Rosalía flexes her vocal range on Motomami
Mar 18, 2022
Bladee drops a surprise album, Black Midi’s sophomore record is a heavy-hitter, and DMX’s posthumous release is a star-studded finale
May 28, 2021
Kid Kudi jets off to space with his third instalment of his Man on the Moon series, Bladee and Mechatok’s album is an ethereal take on anti-pop, and Yayoyanoh’s EP is a hazy treat
Dec 11, 2020