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The Rise of Trap in Southwest China
Welcome to Chengdu in Sichuan province, where the hip-hop is hotter than its food.
Higher Brothers Go Old School and Set the Bar for 2019 on "Open It Up"
The Sichuanese rap stars are also announcing a new album, 'Five Stars,' out February 22.
The Rise of Asian Rap Culture with Rich Brian, 88rising, and $tupid Young
We met up with some of the biggest names in Asian hip-hop to find out why they got into the genre.
88 rising are starting a global music revolution
Meet the musical collective changing western perceptions of Asian musicians, one record-breaking, industry-shaking, absolutely-banging record at a time.
The 7 Rappers Turning Chengdu into China's Unlikely Hip-Hop Hotspot
Beyond the Higher Brothers, these artists are helping shape the future of rap music in China.
NIKI Is Having the Time of Her Life in "Vintage"
In the parking lot of a random motel in the middle of nowhere.
Higher Brothers Are Chinese Hip-Hop's Greatest Hope
Between Chengdu and Shenzhen last year, the relentless trap four-piece told us—as they tell everyone—that they wanted to "bring their Worldwide Shit to the entire world." This year, they'll get their chance.
Higher Brothers Are Chinese Hip-Hop's Greatest Hope
Between Chengdu and Shenzhen last year, the relentless trap four-piece told us—as they tell everyone—that they wanted to "bring their Worldwide Shit to the entire world." This year, they'll get their chance.
Noisey Beats 1: Maxo Kream, Chinese Hip-Hop, and More
Tune into episode 130 of Noisey Radio on Beats 1 this Saturday at 9 AM EST/6 AM PST and Sunday 9 PM EST/6 PM PST.
Stream of the Crop: 8 New Albums for Heavy Rotation
New projects from Porches, Pendant, Mudhoney, and JPEGMAFIA were among our favorite albums from the week just gone.
Here's Higher Brothers and Ski Mask the Slump God's Odd "Flo Rida" Video
The Chinese trap stars bring out a blow-up unicorn on a storm-ravaged beach.
How A Reality TV Show Has Catalysed the Rise of Rap in China
Censorship? FOH! Hip hop is blowing up in Chongqing and Chengdu.