Asia has a sprawling hip hop culture, but its nuances risk being flattened by a narrative that ignores cultural specificities
Aug 08, 2019
Two years after his controversial viral hit ‘It G Ma’ exploded, the South Korean star talks quitting social media and redefining expectations of what an Asian rapper should be
May 04, 2017
The King of the sad boys goes in over the Korean rapper's 2015 hit
Oct 28, 2016
Exclusive: the R&B singer stars in the brand’s latest ad alongside Kate Moss, Young Thug, Grace Coddington, Bella Hadid and more
Jul 06, 2016
The Korean trap star behind ‘It G Ma’ is crossing borders and melding cultures with his riotous sound
Feb 08, 2016
King Krule ditches the moniker, Yeezy states the facts and Aphex Twin gets drunk in this month’s essential mix
Jan 08, 2016
The most game-changing tracks of the last 12 months, from RiRi’s revenge anthem to Sophia Grace’s viral Technicolor smash
Dec 08, 2015
Keith Ape goes psycho, Kelela gets down and Grimes gives us uber-pop in this month’s essential round-up
Nov 06, 2015
Miley Cyrus chills out, Le1f keeps the bass turnt and FKA twigs sets the bar high in this month’s essential mix
Sep 11, 2015
After Keith Ape stormed VFiles’ SS16 runway with his viral tune, we take a look at his rise to underground notoriety
Sep 10, 2015
A trio of London grads inaugurated the event, alongside underground fashion gang Moses Gauntlett Cheng
