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This 2002 White Stripes Cover Story Captures Rock’s Obsession With Authenticity

Online for the first time, this profile from The FADER's 11th issue finds Detroit blue-rock duo The White Stripes on the brink of super-stardom.

M.I.A.’s 2004 Cover Story Is A Reminder That She’s The OG DIY Pop Star

Online for the first time, our story from The FADER's 24th issue details how Sri Lanka's political violence and London's street music shaped M.I.A.'s explosive sound.

How Diplo Took Baile Funk Out Of Brazil

The FADER joined Diplo on a trio to Rio in 2004 and discovered the story behind his Favela on Blast mixtape.

This 2002 Interview With The Roots Is A Reminder To Think Outside The Box

Revisit The FADER’s 2002 cover story on Questlove’s hip-hop ensemble group. The Roots, Black Thought.

Outkast: Have You Been to Stankonia?

COVER STORY: Kanye West’s Time Has Come

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Cover Story: Damian Marley