Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In a song called “Étouffée” on his new album, Californian rapper Vince Staples describes his record label ...

Since 2008, Supa Villain has worked closely with Rich Boy, providing the sturdy though often lost Alabama MC with a whole bunch of emotive, synth-rap beats. It has lead to a dependable mixtape ...

Hip-hop at it's core is lyrics on a beat, with both being vital for the final product. Throughout the genre's history, there have been some truly incredible beats that turned producers into stars, and ...

Destiny Claymore and Mad S. of the Boston hip-hop duo Dark Matter first bonded over dance. In 2013, the two met while honing their breakdancing skills at a teen center in Dorchester. Claymore’s moves ...