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Álvaro Díaz is the first to say that his last album Sayonara represented a massive breakthrough for him. After years building a reputation as Latin music’s most beloved underground rapper, Sayonara ...

U.K. rapper-producer skaiwater is The FADER’s latest cover star. The newly independent, nonbinary artist is post-genre, post-gender, post-industry, post-everything. Their 2024 album #gigi was The ...

Trap music has evolved from Atlanta’s gritty streets into a global cultural force, blending booming 808s with stories of hustle and survival. In 2026, rising stars like Ashwin Gane are redefining the ...

From chopping samples to crafting punchy vocal chains, Pro Tools has become a go-to for hip-hop producers aiming for radio-ready tracks. With precise editing tools, stock plugin presets, and proven ...

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I won’t even bother listing all of the producers on MAID OF HONOUR because it seems to have been made by an entire roster led ...

Industry insiders mull over the history of 'experimental' as a label for hip-hop and whether the term is functional, redundant or useless.

As 'Iceman' approaches, Variety takes a look back at the 25 songs that helped define Drake as a generational talent.

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