The FADER's Nadine Smith went to Big Ears 2024, catching shows by André 3000 and Armand Hammer.
Listen to "Lately, Nothing," a new song from Queens rapper Lexa Gates featuring Alé Araya.
Watch the music video for Yung Lean's new song "Shadowboxing."
The FADER's Nadine Smith looks at the influence of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama across rap music history.
From American Psycho to Malcolm X, these are the best needle drops in film and television of all time.
Read The FADER's interview with Atlanta rapper Bear1Boss about wrestling, Atlanta rap, and his new mixtape SUPER BOSS!.
"L'argent," a song from Shawny Binladen and Jwles's tape G's In Paris, makes sample drill bliss from a snippet of Moby's "Porcelain."
In this week's Rap Blog, Nadine Smith reviews "It's It," a song from Oakland rapper ALLBLACK's new album Slow Motion Better Than No Motion.
On the heels of Kevin Gates's new album The Ceremony, Nadine Smith looks back on the rapper's beguiling and fascinating public and sonic personas.
Listen to "MVP," a new song from Los Angels rapper Banditdamack.
The FADER's Nadine Smith remembers her five years spent writing about rap for Pitchfork, and describes how the site's coverage helped nurture new voices.
Listen to “Bomb” from YG Teck's new tape 4th Quarter in this week's Rap Blog on The FADER.
