The Indian rapper continues to show why he has a one-of-a-kind vision
The digital star is being positioned as a new kind of cross-cultural act
The Japanese rapper pivots to introspective R&B with a meditative new single
As LiFTED turns 5 this month we launch LiFTED Japan
Will Asian Afrobeats be the summer 2026 vibe?
The Indian rapper will stop in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore
The Brooklyn rapper comes out swinging with his most provocative bars yet
The single promotes the upcoming POP YOURS Hip Hop festival in Japan
Thailand’s mellow everyman MC keeps stacking millions of views
15 minutes of rising MCs fighting to make their mark
Thailand’s biggest Hip Hop stars face off on the country’s biggest stage
The 2-day event keeps expanding the playbook
The exhibition runs from March 13 to April 27
The singer/rapper goes into her Auto-Tuned R&B bag for a vulnerable moment
The next generation of Gully Gang is here
The Filipino crew keeps it real hardcore
The Cambodian rapper has a willingness to evolve
The revolution is now a reality
The suit-in-a-bag instantly sold out
500 years beneath Five Elements Mountain becomes a hypnotic AI-driven folk tale
Both MCs switch cadences mid-verse over a sleek, high-octane beat
The Korean-American opens the AFC Women’s World Cup with 60,000 people
The performance highlights why the song stands out in his growing catalogue
Glossy 80’s production with sharp verses
This one really hurts
This is a track that just might work in the club
Who deserves to be on this generation’s Mount Fuji?
The streets think they know who has caught all the smoke
Repeat offenses leave little room for mercy
Brooklyn heartbreak meets late-night anxiety
The Korean rapper turns Kid Hazel’s beat into a playful tribute to JYP
Zamaera leads Murty, Zoe Tan, Lil Asian Thiccie & I-SKY to Austin, Texas
Between the lines of life are the rhythms of the game
A Cantonese heater flips ‘Heard It Through the Grapevine’ into pure street gold
A multilingual caffeine anthem for the cold-brew faithful
It’s impossible not to get up on the good foot with a smile to this one
Rich Brian, MILLI, BE:FIRST, BIBI, Chanmina & more turn up in Japan
Auspicious fits for four-legged fashion icons
Stacks of good fortune is flowing from all sides
The Maharashtra MC brings untamed chaos to the streets
Shout out to Burna Boy
Thumbs Up has an anthem on their hands
Anything goes when a dozen homies/henchmen run wild
A pioneer who helped build Cambodia’s Rap scene from the ground up
The Japanese hitmaker links with Korea’s Lil Moshpit for another earworm
He will be the first Indian rapper to make an appearance in the game
The Johor Baharu crew returns heavy
Hustle is in their blood, fire is in their hearts
Love can make people do crazy things
The teenage Rap group is starting 2026 as viral sensations
The Malaysian MC’s delivery stays controlled even when the beats lean into chaos
Synth Wave collides with Hip Hop and R&B on the concept album inner light. OUTER SPACE
20 years later the song from the Teriyaki Boyz & The Neptunes still bangs
7 emerging artists make some noise in Taiwan
The rapper is making his reality TV debut while keeping the music coming
The powerful track is the opening theme of Golden Kamuy’s final season
The Thai superstar & Hong Kong Rap pioneer have been great for the ratings
Guest features on the mixtape include Benny the Butcher, Ghostface Killah & more
The monkeys are reclaiming what was theirs during Singapore Art Week 2026
The track is the theme song for the game Three Kingdoms: Strategizing to Conquer the World
Beneath the Pop-Rap surface, Gloc-9 & A$tro unpack the pain behind their friendship
The Chinese-American rapper will be making his small screen debut
What started off as a mistake has become a sensation
The Queen Unni proves confidence is her real superpower
The China-Korea cross-border collab is a UKG banger
KlayYaHandz dances into 2026 with a vengeance
The Japanese rapper’s latest single reflects on hometown roots
New Year. Old Me.
The producer cypher with Lil Moshpit is what we’ve been waiting for
The song features R-Shitei, NENE, 鎮座DOPENESS & C.O.S.A.
Throw this one on & in less than an hour feel a buzz
The next gen of Indian Hip Hop is on the come up
A motivational anthem for anyone grinding in silence
A clean, upbeat reset after the longest party season of the year
2025 was the year Nene really came into her own
Star judges Talha Anjum & Bohemia bring street credibility to the stage
“Hitting white lines like a snowman”
MILLI’s Heavyweight era earned the Musician Award
The Rap-Rock version of ‘Big Dawgs’ was a big hit
The track is making waves in China & the rest of the world
The Hip Hop reality show has been on a break for 3 years
The king stays on top while the rest chase his wave
Dancing is mandatory on a beat by Lil Moshpit, 1ANDON & pianist Yun Seok-cheol
MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN runs until January 4 at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre
The Nissan Foods creation’s last day is January 11
The bold single is from Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandar
The ill MC is dropping curbside proverbs
The turning point is now
The single demands movement
Japanese DJs & MCS are taking their Boiler Room sets to the next level
But is it really perfect?
Started from the bottom now we here
Chanmina has had a big part in the 7-member group’s success
The HEAVYWEIGHT track is even crazier live
The President is now an action hero
Rules were meant to be broken
A battle cry straight from the heart of Srinagar
3 years after his murder, Sidhu’s words continue to strike deep
NIGO’s label raised nearly US$115 million on opening day
The South Korean rapper returns with his first album in a decade
The track is from Yo Yo Honey Singh’s marathon of music 51 Glorious Days
Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok & Bali are party places
Bohan is at his best when he is in his introspective bag
Tamil-infused Bass House & Grime is on the menu today
In 2026, Rolling Loud India will return to Mumbai on November 22-23
He brought Kazuo, Yerc, Deon, Saru, & Nickels Brice along for the ride
The Mongolian MC is on his own level
The Gully Gang artist’s timing is impeccable
“Nothing great comes easy, but when it does, it’s well worth it” - RZA
The 3 Thai rappers show that life is always a party
“My heart has no place for hate. My art has no borders.”
The Singaporean duo will never bow their heads
Back at home plate, Miss Ko doesn’t miss
The Japanese duo show us how it’s done when it comes to setting the vibe
There is a fine line between inspiration & imitation
The new California transplant brings her whole crew for ‘Back It Up’
The Vietnamese MC taps deep nostalgia & a stacked guest list on his 16-track concept album
Hip Hop is branching off into some seriously other-worldly directions
The young vet shows what he has
The song crowns a busy season for KlapYaHandz
Is this Ye’s redemption moment?
From Latin to EDM, MIRANI dominates any terrain
When words fail, silence speaks volumes in this Malaysian–Vietnamese link-up
At first it sounds mismatched but give it a few plays & it sticks
The Malaysian rapper will be remanded for 6 days
The Thai rapper spent 2025 inspiring fans in many ways
The innovative track has major cross-cultural appeal
DJ Chee, Vuthea, Vi70, Izame Siva, 4mara & TEY are all on one track
The Malaysian rapper has also been linked to a Taiwanese influencer’s death
Another fire offering from Scoop Dogg on the lead up to his debut album
A Pimp C tribute soaked in syrup, swagger & strip-club shine
The track features JP The Wavy, Tete & Tiji Jojo
The refreshing track has a cold-weather feel
It’s the title track of Korea’s latest reality TV hit ‘Unpretty Rapstar’
adidas pays homage to a night market delight
The 13-track album marks a new creative peak for Thailand’s biggest Rap star
South Asian collaborations take center stage on Sheeran’s latest EP
“Me and Yuki Chiba/In the back smokin’ Cohibas”
Mamang Kesbor, Ariel Nayaka, KENZ & Soren Kai take the wheel
George Clinton & P-Funk plus a stacked Asian Hip Hop lineup tore the roof off of Desaru Coast
The 3 Vietnamese rappers link for a blistering posse cut
A Rage-driven anthem built to empower the loud, strange & unstoppable
Chaos & hustle in musical form
Desi Hip Hop is now a global phenomenon
The Land of the Rising Sun was the perfect location for the DMC’s 40th anniversary
Despite its mellow exterior, the song is distinctly alive
10 graffiti artists go head-to-head in tags, throw-ups & pieces
The Singaporean MC comes with bars that bite
The fight happened at a Magic City Takeover party
The Dreamville artist knows how to rock a party
The ultimate goal is an all-female Korean-Japanese Hip Hop group
A lifetime achievement award will go to DJ Honda
This marks the first time a Malaysian MC has contributed to the soundtrack of a Hollywood action dra ...
The rapper’s raw & fearless delivery drives his latest hit to national recognition
The live performance has been popping off on YouTube
A raw debut that flips the script from gully boys to gully girls
Sometimes the only thing left to do is fight the power
The whispers on the streets were right
The slippers look like Famichiki on your feet
The Vietnamese, Chadian & Senegalese rapper drops a new single
The historic show is celebrating its 10-year anniversary
A posse cut that’s as chaotic as it is exhilarating
The Mongolian MC releases his first album since 2019’s Toos to Zoos
He’s out here making his mama proud
The high-energy video was captured from her time at the Chicago festival
The lineup for the biggest Hip Hop festival in Japan is stacked
The introspective track was produced by ZOT on the Wave & Homunculu$
The third season spotlights MCs who can rap the energy out of a drink
A vibe-driven journey of rumbling basslines & glitchy electronic textures
Hong Kong’s Afrobeats talent for the win
When Thaitanium & Blahzay Blahzay in the house oh my god
Four lanes of traffic all headed the same way
What happens when a mahjong game goes wrong?
Wuuslime & Foggyatthebottom join him for a night of chaos over a heavy Ronrontheproducer beat
The Japanese artist is on the 2nd part of his 369 trilogy
Mass Appeal India proves that street cyphers can evolve into record deals
A blast of Japanese culture, animated swagger & next-level cinematography
The lineup announcement is heavy on Rage Rap
The classic formula of a rapper & singer sharing the spotlight gets a sleek 2025 update
She goes all out for The Town
Tiji Jojo, Daichi Yamamoto & RYO-Z get in on the fun
There is a symbolic auction of items from Filipino Hip Hop culture
A 60-year-old is dropping bars about stinky wet markets & the internet can’t get enough
The Nepali-Hong Kong MC’s debut is a fierce feminist anthem
More than 15 artists, dancers & DJs will raise funds for refugees & underprivileged youth
The veteran rapper returns for his first release of 2025
Anyone can submit an application until September 26
The ‘Gangnam Style’ star has admitted fault
The Thai rapper really has it all
The Japanese MC has had a hell of a summer in 2025
The Indian superstar knows that rain is needed to have sunshine
XLII & Walshy Fire of Major Lazer on production
A nursery rhyme is turned into a street anthem
The Japanese rapper keeps it real wherever he goes
Damn good rappers are damn good at rapping
The roots are in Phnom Penh, but there is a distinct Kingston, Lagos & London feel
The Flyest Asia Alive is pushing beyond his influences
Expect the cease-and-desist letters to arrive anytime soon
The Korean rapper doesn’t catch feelings; she catches flights
Catch the reggae revolutionary as he spreads love, truth & riddims that move the mind as much as the ...
A fusion of Indian & Mexican food in Singapore
The Funk legend is coming to Asia on Sunday September 14 at The Ombak Festival in Malaysia
The Vietnamese MC is back with a PURPOSE
The OG Hip Hop trio has never sounded so fresh
The Taiwanese rapper, a dancer & the director all have LiFTED credentials
The Mongolian rapper has always been smooth & sexy
The founder of CLOT has been working with Adidas a lot lately
The 10-track confessional turns buried pain into hauntingly beautiful music
It’s the Japanese rapper’s first project since 2024’s DESTRUCTION
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the freshest of them all?
Different generations of Chinese Hip Hop collide
The Indian rapper will be running it up in surgery
The R&B singer dips her toes into provocative Hip Hop
It’s time to take it to church
Memphis Rap is all the way up in China
The Singaporean MC is definitely outside
She joined producer & DJ Knock2 for ‘Dance or Dead’
“Another day I made a hundred thousand baht”
The project is led by 이현도 Hyundo Lee
New days call for new ways of promoting an album
But he doesn’t drink no gasoline
The powerful song & video bridges the past & present
The album features guests Denzel Curry, Maxo Kream, A$AP Rocky & more
His flow is relentless, ricocheting off the beat with machine-like precision
A match made at Wonderfruit
Japanese streetwear brand WIND AND SEA is making it happen
Things get wild when Shmurda goes to K-Town
“I learned to be ambitious and passionate about work from 2Pac & the importance of grinding from 50
The song is the 4th single from his upcoming album Fai Glang Khuen [Night Lights]
Isn’t it time to introduce a female Wu-Tang member?
It’s the Korean rapper’s 7th studio album
It’s a remix of Gaspari’s hit single
Hot off her headline performance at the Road to FAM concert in Bangkok
Are the good old days better than modern times?
The Singaporean MC is signaling a new chapter
The Korean rapper goes in on her haters from the streets of NYC
The tracks are the opening & closing themes of the anime Call of the Night
The announcement was made on the festival’s social media accounts
The point of the party is to party
Moombahton grooves, sharp synth loops & futuristic sound effects
“You like the food but hate the chef”
She won the youth & the adult divisions at the 2025 WDSF Breaking Championship
“Mom, this is the closest I’ve ever been to Jay Chou.”
A celebration of legacy, resilience & artistry
It’s not often a 10-second clip has this much star power
The project is the Japanese superstar’s most ambitious yet
The Kashmiri MCs spotlight pain, poetry & pride
An international collab between Thailand & America
Singlish is the name of the game right here
The focus is on the Chul-Su character
In a world full of performers, the most dangerous act is telling the truth
It’s getting hot in here
The slammin track is produced by RONN
The show is from June 14 to 29 at Waiting Room in Taipei
Sensuous & sultry R&B with Hip Hop flavor
It’s not often one artist gets to work with 27 countries at once
Asian Hip Hop didn’t just grow in 2025—it exploded
The Australian Alternative Hip Hop group rises when they can be themselves
It’s the legendary MC’s first release of the year featuring Long Nón Lá & DJ Feliks
This is part of the Stone Throw 2025 tour
Summer 2025 is here & Ted’s got an R&B anthem ready
This is the third time the MCs have worked together
She won over more than 7,500 entries
All the sets are up from a legendary weekend
A new mixtape is coming!
The yellow & black colorway honors the late martial arts legend
The gangster demanded nearly US$120,000
The song was first performed in 2024
The second year features a Hip Hop-heavy lineup
Watching the festival on YouTube is the best way to see all the action from the comfort of your own
The track also features Jeon Somi
The 2 popular MCs discussed a collab before the untimely murder
The album solidifies his standing as more than just a rising star
The genre-blurring track has a jazzy, soulful feel
The 72-hour public sale starts June 9
Be careful or a fight might break out
The collab is part of the SONOS International Music Festival
Funding & finding the proper venue seem to be the problem
Sin City has never looked better
She won NPR’s contest with ‘Bakunawa’
The Thai MC fulfilled one of her dreams
It continues the Mongolian rap duo’s 2025 hot streak
The MC spits bars in Bahasa Indonesia, Manado & English
The festival takes place December 5-7 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space
When was the last time you heard a sax solo in the middle of a Hip Hop song?
The Hip Hop & Latin vibes are especially good in warm weather
The ASMR is on level 10 with this one
OGs JCN, Dennis, BigP & KK Thaikoon mix with young guns KingKrazy, Rahboy, Zicktwo & OG Bobby for a
MILLI is rewriting the rules of entertainment on May 17
The Chinese-Vietnamese-British MC gets lost in his own head
Hip Hop can help
This is a big step forward for Asian Hip Hop
Could it be called a slacker anthem?
Dope verses & hard drops all the way through
The single that won a competition sponsored by the Taiwan government now has a video
MCs don’t always have to be loud; sometimes, they just need to be undeniable
Put this song on & it’s summertime anywhere in the world
The rappers are riding that melodic flow
With headliners MILLI, RAMENGVRL, Zack Tabudlo, Fariz Jabba & Zamaera
Tote bags & pins are just some of the items that will be available in Chinese McDonald’s restaurants
The video is the result of a week-long dance boot camp with acclaimed choreographer Laure Courtellem ...
They are taking all the cash out of the safe
It is the latest single from their debut album
The dancers will be heading to Tokyo for the World Finals
The Mongolian MC has also just started Dobu Boyz ENT
The figure is available in 100%, 400% & 1000% versions
His trip included the World Reunion concert & rapping with kids
The OGs are back in town & they’re bringing a crew
Nostalgia turned into art on the most cutting-edge venue in the world
An Auto-Tune-laced daydream that blurs the line between Alt-R&B and Cloud Rap
Hip Hop and R&B with some temple flavors added
La Flame says open the pit up
The Indian Hip Hop MC showed why he’s a global phenomenon
The music video to the 2024 single arrives this week
The song & her upcoming album are fully produced by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA
Project air.wav is a musical melting pot
Also featuring YOUNGOHM, Awich, KR$NA, THINLAMPHONE & OZworld
It’s the rapper/producer’s first solo release since 2023
Cambodian Afrobeats sounds exactly like summer 2025
iHeartMedia will partner with Mammoth Media Asia
The Rick Rock-produced track showcases the legendary LA group
He’s letting people know who the OG of this is
It’s the single off their first album in 6 years, OGs
The Canadian Grammys added South Asian Music Recording of the Year
The ‘Incredible’ artist will invade Pier 1929 on April 11
Trap Metal from his new mini-album TREYVISAI II
After the party there’s an after party
The 3-day party welcomed the creative world to Asia
5 dates include South Africa, India, Korea, China & Japan
It’s the first track on Desi Trill’s Brown is Everywhere Vol. 2
DJ Mr. Gin, OTA Teezy & Multiverse opened the show
The most in-demand group in Japanese Hip Hop bangs it out
The movie made more than US$5 million at Japan’s box office on opening weekend
The artist’s Companion will be available for viewing from May 12 to 25
The Mongolian MC has created an anthem for the Ulaanbaatar basketball team
The Japanese MC discusses ‘Asian State of Mind,’ who should be on the remix, & RZA producing her alb
There’s a unique synergy between 2 of Asia’s biggest Hip Hop stars
From Future to Spider-Man to Kendrick, Metro keeps its moving
The Hong Kong Don’s album is out March 18
Lowriders & thundering basslines
Big vocals & infectious beats make dancefloors go crazy
Burmese OG collective got bars with a message
The video is an eye-popping tribute to the traditional dancing and martial arts of Kerala, India
Blacka responded…but to his detriment
She’s even brought Future along for added destruction
With Taiwan’s Rap scene exploding, So Wonderful’s Hip Hop Movement brings Quavo to the island
Don’t sleep on this superstar collab
Bars on bars on bars on bars
Three days in October are sure to go down in history
It’s only fitting that Japan’s most-loved artist is designing limited-edition merch
A sonic journey to the back streets of Delhi from a modern point of view
Living life like a Japanese porn
The Soul-infused Boom Bap single is off his 13th album Last Note
The bilingual Bangkok Baddie shows what she’s got
The event a decade ago left 15 dead & nearly 500 injured
Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok & Manila are on the list so far
Where you really from?
The Korean superstar dropped a groovy video with Anderson .Paak
The record label is selling official merch that never made it to Japan
Get ready for serenades & body rolls
The Trap-infused R&B single comes from her 2024 debut album Morenita
People in Asia are ‘FE!N’ing to see him
The track features DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania & Subhi
The MC is a big piece of the Canadian Punjabi Wave
The metamorphosis from self-proclaimed bad b*tch to bad mama is amazing to watch
You can’t ban greatness
It’s really good to see Jay Park rapping again
The performance is part of Hype Train’s weekly diary
The music festival mixes K-pop, K-hop & EDM
Thai lowrider Funk in full effect
The filming was a year in the making
The first collab will happen next spring
Disco Hip Hop can make people put all their troubles away
Street art sensation meets legal reckoning as Melbourne artist faces costly consequences
JP THE WAVY & Takashi Murakami trip out for Louis Vuitton
The lineup includes Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, G-Dragon & more
Headliners include Quavo, Metro Boomin, DigiGhetto, ¥ellow Bucks, MC Jin, Zico & more
The independent artist married actress-model-collaborator Swaalina
The Thai rapper keeps his stream of releases going into the new year
The OG MC starts with a tribute to Nas & explodes from there
The Bay Area represents in Ho Chi Minh City
Twerkers tossing cash helps with motivation
It was a big week for the Cambodian superstar
Paris Fashion Week did not disappoint
The separate incidents happened on Saturday night
The popular Filipino radio station had its biggest event yet
She smiles, but it’s prickly
The Thai rapper takes a different route for his latest video
The 37-year-old rapper has been in an Iranian jail since 2023
It’s a standout track from their collab EP K-Flip
The Blue Lotus Gallery hosts pictures of all 2,549 basketball courts in Hong Kong
The controversial Chinese artist will have a 5-color silkscreen available for 24 hours
The track’s simple arrangement contrasts with its complex sound design
Kickstart 2025 with some of Myanmar’s finest talent
China’s island is being touted as a concert destination
The celebration of Asian music will be on February 15
The graphic video comes with a warning
The dystopian video fits the hyperkinetic beat
The Malaysian Hip Hop trio will perform tracks from their FULL SPLINT EP & more
You can own the Yutornado for only US$200
The song is from BASH da RIPPA’s debut album Dying Breed
The events will be put on during the summer in Okinawa, Osaka & Tokyo
None of the victims have external injuries
His concrete canvas is the voice of the struggle
The Korean rapper aims is to cause as much mayhem as possible
The music video comes 6 months after the single’s release
A 2-minute documentary about the power of dance in the middle of a slum
King Chain proves he's not scared to push musical boundaries
Happy holidays from LiFTED Asia
The EP has features from YULEUM, OSWALD & Wonstein
The multi-hyphenate has his own playground to be free on
The Chengdu crew is back for another run
Perfect for those who refuse to wear anything but sneakers
Every hood knows…every hood believes…
It’s never too late to get a loved one a McNugget sweatshirt
11 million views in 3 days show that this collab is where it’s at
The Cambodian crew is ready to wreck shop
The two MCs want everyone to dance away the night
The 2 MCs are stealthy secret agents
The lines are blurring between so many different genres of music right now
The collab the pair teased the first night of Rolling Loud is here
The Filipino rapper returns with a smooth love song
7 tracks are remixed & available on all streaming platforms as 53LUDOPE
Toomaj Salehi was released after nearly 2 years behind bars
The single blends 7 languages in one song
Their first collab was in 2020
Soft power diplomacy in full effect
The two Thai rappers control the quality
It’s the legendary Japanese rapper’s 9th studio album
15 artists from around the world pay tribute to the monster
The OG Filipino rapper says you should always look for what you love
The Nigerian-born MC raps in Hindi on the YouTube channel
The title translates to a double dose of joy in English
Central Cee hits Hong Kong as Saturday night’s headliner
It’s the latest single from Wxrdie’s debut album THE WXRDIES
The finger sometimes says a lot more than the mouth
This is a big move for Nas to showcase the stars on a global level
A warrant for the Taiwanese person involved in the assault
He’s joined by cultural titans JSPKK, Lamyai Haithongkham & M-PEE
The Japanese artist has a new creative venture
LiFTED has an exclusive interview with CodyPlug, who put it all together
Always bet on Kendrick
The raw energy of the sport matches the hard breaks in the song
The Japanese rapper shows his sentimental side
Hong Kong will be the 48th city on the world tour
Japanese Hip Hop can be anything it wants to be
Harmonicas & Hip Hop sound so smooth
The flossy rapper senses there is a bigger meaning to life
The 2 fresh MCs find out that collabs are the way to go
Yuki Chiba’s comeback gets a verse for Will Smith’s comeback
This is just the tip of the iceberg
The video is getting kind of hectic
Naava & Nava collab for a dope jam
The track combines Folk-inspired elements of northern & central highland cultures
The song has the feel of an underground NYC banger
Both artists are former Ka-ren refugees
He demonstrates a few different flows in only three minutes
A night full of celebrating original Filipino music
No, it’s not a collab….yet
The Thai MC is the complete package
The bar gets its name from Kendrick Lamar’s classic 2017 album
He’s joined by eyden & Watson on the track from his album The Message 6
More than 50 walls were transformed into art
The business relationship only lasted one month
Norith continues his 2024 hot streak
UK Rap or UK Drill? Gotta mention Cee’s name
Pitbull gives India a roll call with Diljit Dosanjh
The song is from her mixtape Yours Truly
Their styles mix & match with aplomb
HYPE TRAIN season has returned
The hat is out in time for the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball
The song pays tribute to Christopher Nolan’s 2010 sci-fi thriller
Finger snaps to make it bounce
The Kochi rapper rips ‘Top Tier Talk’ with producer Parimal Shais
The king’s new 20-cut album is filled with guest stars like Ty Dolla $ign, YG & P-Lo
Indonesia’s RAMENGVRL, Korea’s sokodomo & Australia’s YNG Martyr join in on the fun
Sneakers & hoodies go together like Run & DMC
The independent Taiwanese artist is an ecstatic dancer to the core
The duo carves out a distinct sound that contrasts their Pop music
The marathon continues with a Nicki Minaj smoothie bowl
The video is like a Filipino version of Law & Order
Smooth Thai Pop meets Hip Hop
When you look good, you feel good
China is now seen as opening up to controversial artists
The diverse experience featured 39 curated sessions & a live show
The official video has been a long time coming
It’s one of the Malaysian rapper’s best tracks
The 2-day festival also features Justice & Peggy Guo
The motivational track should be played at a high volume for full effect
Some sneakers are truly beautiful
Videos don’t have to be fancy to be meaningful
The serial provocateur has attacked other artists
Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, Awich, Tak & Dok2 ride the track
The rapper has entered a new era of her career
DEBUT ALBUM FEATURES DIVINE & SAMOHIT
It’s pretty incredible from top to bottom
Hong Kong’s marquee festival is from November 29 to December 1
The event was held over the past weekend at Kaohsiung Music Center
The 2-day festival pays homage to the rise of Indian Hip Hop
The Pinoy rapper continues his run of music in 2024
The pair also won the Trending Video award
Hanumankind is getting it how he lives it
Ye & Ty Dolla $ign head to Haikou on September 15
He’s joined by Thailand’s Big Calo & SYPS on the lively ‘Zum!!’
Anime Megan is a dream come true for many fans
The Japanese MC’s sound is very 2025
Epik High comes in a close third
The Korean songstress gets steamy on the phone
It’s a rally, not a race
The video was filmed before the rapper's untimely end
Boom Bap Jazz fusion is on its way back
At least one mystery has been solved
It’s the second sequel to his breakout hit of the same name
RAMENGVRL’s Going Noodles unites 11 icons of Indonesian Hip Hop
The Land of the Rising Sun can be called the land of rising stars
The Asian American rapper played at LiFTED Lounge
Wang Yitai has been denied entry into Taiwan for a concert
There’s a party going on in here
The Olympic competitor prevailed over 500 dancers
The use of the band’s lightsticks could lead to trouble
Ty Dolla $ign, North & Chicago West were there as well
The Professor/MC got inspired while translating a book on the rapper
Loopy’s museum is full of scars
Is Korea next?
The Khmer American recently dropped a 10-track album My Way
14 acts performed over the 2-day festival
Dumbfounded does have a point
They want all the power
The Malaysian rapper shows off his singing & rapping on new single
From the creators of Show Me the Money
The MCs are riding hard for Def Jam Vietnam
The video draws hard from Japanese mythology
The Cambodia superstar joined Snoop, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Billie Eilish
The club isn’t ready for this Indo/Japan collab
The gold medals were taken by B-girl Ami & Phil Wizard
Hitting the charts around the world
We never thought that Hip Hop could take it this far
The 3rd edition just ended & we’re already dreaming of next year
Mongolia & Korea link up over an ominous beat by POIZXNE
Punjabi Hip Hop with a bit of Memphis flare
It features rappers FIIXD, $TUPID YOUNG, 4BANG & 1MILL
188 beats per minute of pure chaos
The smooth Japanese skater lives on the edge
The fans are clamoring for Mehfeel
It’s not easy getting the genie back into the lamp
His 2016 hit ‘Kala Chashma’ finally broke the mark
This listening session is just two days after the show in Korea
He’s joined by Jessi, Awich, MILLI, Ramengvrl, Lil Cherry, MIRANI, Maliibu Miitch & CAMO on the remi ...
It’s the Cambodian rapper’s third single of 2024
The song is a collab with producer Kalmi on Def Jam India
The Indonesian MC makes a video from his On The Radar performance
The pristine getaway has stunning views of Mt. Fuji
With Jay Park, pH-1, HAON, TRADE L, Woodie Gochild, BIG Naughty, Sik-K & lIlBOI
Presales are only available to people buying tickets for Offset & Swae Lee
Experience the LiFTED mainstage takeover with RAMENGVRL & Yung Raja & meet them backstage!
A standout single from the Cambodian rapper’s debut album
The song is the third single from his all-Mandarin mixtape Hanyu Pinyin
The video director thinks so
The GOAT knows his wristwear
The SB19 member is making a statement as a solo artist
The Hip Hop cultural exchange will happen from August 11 to 19
Including new times for the LiFTED mainstage takeover on July 27 8:30 to 10 PM
It’s not the usual jam, but Takashi is not the usual artist
The Yurufuwa Gang star is breaking out on her own
The Filipino rap group continues their 2024 hot streak
The dynamic Mongolian duo is back at it
He was featured on ‘Time to Rise’ with VannDa
He’s joined by his fellow environmental gangster J-Tong
The single looks back on the legendary Viet MC’s career
If you like food porn, you’re going to love this one
The Taiwanese MC was a surprise winner for Best Male Mandarin Singer
Ben Baller said the Japanese streetwear OG owned the factories
The Indonesian rapper is co-signed by RAMENGVRL & GOING NOODLES
R&B with a touch of electronic Jazz sounds magnificent in the heat
Soho House Hong Kong party also featured Novel Friday & Monsta Kei
SINO, BALO & ENEYEQAY have a very interesting sound on their hands
The Malaysian rapper’s first release since his debut album
"There were tears of joy, and there were also tears of sadness."
This is the last chance for many dancers
Does Asia still want the controversial rapper?
The rapper-producer samples Nancy Chung’s classic cover
Rowney has rebranded himself into a new character
The Bollywood actress makes her debut under Warner Music
The Golden Era returns 30 years later
If you want Jackson Wang’s old fencing uniform, you are in luck
The mix of Hip Hop & electronic beats with Free Form Jazz was a welcome palate cleanser to everyday ...
Will there be a repeat or will it be someone totally new?
This isn’t the first time these amazing Japanese artists have collabed
It’s always all about the drums
Featuring a LiFTED stage takeover with RAMENGVRL & Yung Raja
It’s the spiritual successor to his 2020 album Little Heaven
The Thai MC is joined by SONOFO & DOPER on the track
The visionary songstress performed at Potatohead Bali to a sold-out crowd
This is the third year LiFTED has chosen the best Asian Hip Hop MCs
The Battle of the Parades lived up to the hype
This is the first single from Melo’s upcoming LIFE IS A MOVIE album
Fans can watch & rewatch some of the best performances
The Thai rapper gets straight to the point
The single comes amid his 3-year prison sentence
There is only one copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin
The MC Jinaissance continues with a 10-track album in English, Cantonese & Mandarin
Check out the legendary MC coming to Hong Kong June on 21
The new group features PAV4N, Sonnyjim & producer Kartik with M.O.N.G.O along for the ride this time
Thousands of overseas Taiwanese came out to see the rapper and Nvidia’s Jansen Huang
The 2 Indian megastars used to be in a group together
2 full days of Japanese Hip Hop madness
Early bird tickets are on sale now
The 7-member Japanese Hip Hop group goes all out
It’s the April Fool’s Day joke that keeps going wrong
That Far East Movement beat gets the incels hype
Each turntable comes with a picture disc filled with engine sounds
The video ranks high on the rewatchable scale
The new single is from the EP titled Be Back Soon
Nine stages of diverse music in a utopian location
The dance-music monk is creating a stir no matter where he goes
The Olympic Qualifier Series is a festival that celebrates breaking, skating, climbing & BMX
It’s always the trumpet
One of the biggest names in Indian Hip Hop heads to the Lion City
They first performed the song on The Rap of China last season
The Japanese MCs are releasing their 9-track album Soldier Tape on May 18
The show runs from May 18 to June 30
The beat goes hard for the club
iQIYI just finished the Overseas Youngblood series
The Korean MC offers listeners an intimate glimpse into his emotions
JUBEE threads the needle again
This mega South Korean collaboration is killing the charts
A great way to get welcomed into the H1GHR MUSIC family
The Japan-Mongolian connection is so right now
The boy of the year is back at it again
From The Bay to Buscalan
The Japanese rapper returns after a whirlwind debut year
Pyra’s dystopian Pop album explores the true meaning of freedom
The Festival of Basketball featured Alvin Tan
This is with a 40 percent increase in the last year
It’s time to start thinking about that Summer Vacay
The Korean-Australian outfit embodies the left-field approach idea
The Thai rapper celebrated the ending of Songkran with a wet performance
LEX hops into his Pop bag for the new single
Korea’s finest in one track
The Pakistani-American MC is back with a punch
His legacy will never die
A who’s who of Filipino Rap comes together for a banger
Taken off the Japanese MC’s newest EP report
“Good times, do good”
Which do you choose?
One of the best parties in the world is coming back to Japan
This is one for the Khmer people
The BTS member’s album also comes with an accompanying documentary on Amazon Prime
King Kong & Godzilla got nothing on this bright new talent from Japan
Pranks have to be original & committed to
Taken off Dynamicduo’s latest EP, 2 Kids On The Block - Part.3
Taken off the veteran Japanese DJ’s 15-track album DRIVE MY DREAMS
All while cruising around in a lowrider
Blahzay Blahzay adds that Old School Hip Hop feel
The rapper & content creator has something big planned for today
This one is for the Hip Hop & graf heads
Punjabi beats & pure sassiness for the win
This track from the Osakan MC gets the blood pumping
“Call the team... 0-9-1-7-8-3-5-6-4-88”
3Bangz broke it down on Weibo
The iconic Japanese Hip Hop group finds it impossible to say goodbye
The Japanese MCs go crazy on this one
The India-born, Canada-based duo is the coldest
This year, the group flash-mobbed four venues with their outrageous dance moves
B-Side Asia’s latest release is underground Hip Hop
The Osaka-based MC is red-hot in 2024
The President is making gangster moves
17 tracks to heat up your listening rotation
Vietnam’s queen of Hip Hop is back after a 2 year break
These kicks are exclusive to the Asian region
The single is from Spence’s debut album S.H.O.T.T.A.
The artists are independently releasing this warm-weather jam
Hip Hop’s biggest festival has just announced the 2024 dates
The Thai collective gets down with a slow jam
This cross-cultural joint will put a smile on your face
The Indonesian MC goes hard on this take
An archive of the Japanese designer’s various collabs
Japan’s JP The Wavy goes mad on his From the Block Performance
The Indian Hip Hop star ain’t playing around
The Korean megastar might be onto something with his collaboration with Nike
Korea & Japan make some noise
The siblings return with a solo Amapiano jam & some Jersey Club madness
The Thai rapper returns with another Emo Trap banger
The 28-year-old South Korean MC gets personal & raw
The track is from Bohan’s surprise Chinese album 你的骄傲 Make You Proud
The MC formerly known as KOHH is back like he never left
The 2 Indian MCs are at the top of their game right now
It’s their second collaborative drop this year, following from one with WESTSIDE LOVE
This is the first single off the South Korean MC’s upcoming album
The Japanese Rap collective has been releasing music videos every day
¥ellow Bucks, Red Eye & Issei Uno Fifth will be first to drop
Temples & weed farms tell the tale
It has been 2 years since the crew dropped PRIVATE INFO
The video shows an array of incredible athletic achievements
The Thai rapper even drops a live performance on the streets
The Canadian MC has set the internet ablaze with his lyrical acrobatics
Another stellar lineup has been announced by the crew at 88rising
Singapore better be ready to get down with the Indonesian MC
Come celebrate our new Chinese logo merch at Oyasumi
The Chinese-Vietnamese MC is back with his first single of 2024
This Japanese Rap collective is one to look out for
To be highly regarded by the legendary artist is a huge deal for JP
Henny Jay-Z showed up to get the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
The Korean MC creates a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience
pH-1, 3CORNERZ, Novel Fergus & more will also perform at the first non-US edition
The music & tech giants disagree over royalties & AI
The instrumental is spiced up with Indian flavors
Lunar New Year Night Market merch drop at OYASUMI, Hong Kong
The legendary MC doesn’t let anything stop his flow
The Japanese MC first performed the track during her Boiler Room set last September
The song is from the documentary Journey to the West
The Indonesian MC is gearing up for more releases this year
The two Indian giants go hard on this take
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with LiFTED’s new Chinese logo by MC YAN
The duo is back at it once again
The Jazz-inspired LoFi Rap is the lead-up to the duo’s upcoming collab album
Swag level on 100 for 2 of Asian Hip Hop’s leading artists
The Predator 2: FLEEKY SYNDROME doesn’t hold back
Volume 4 is happening this Saturday night
It’s the first-ever collab for the 17-year-old Filipino MC
A ceremony is held annually to celebrate the best Wish Bus performances
CODEC comes with some fresh off-kilter sounds
This is the first time Summer Sonic will go overseas
“All recreational use is wrong,” says Thailand’s prime minister
The Drill banger is from Kenzy’s first solo album Big Husband
The Korean MC formerly known as DPR Live is diving into new sound territories
The Vietnamese trio drops a track about getting over heartbreak
The Japanese MC has a knack for making songs bursting with energy
The concert was much more than just a live version of Get Rich or Die Tryin’
The Indian rap legend brings in 2024 with a proclamation
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon
2023 was a hot year for AP Alchemy
It’s the rapper’s first full-length album since 2013
It features Thai hip-hop artists F.HERO & Bear Knuckle
Taken from FIIXD’s latest 21-track album BIG SHLIME
The Korean trifecta doesn’t hold back
The Indian MC caps off a stellar year with another single
The Osaka-based creative team is renowned for their music videos
The album does not fall short on sounds or flows
It’s the latest single from the duo’s collaborative EP 49
Long Live Miiko & Singapore Hip Hop
The Christmas Day show will feature Hong Kong OGs
The Pearl of the Orient is shining bright
How many references to Steven Chow films can be found in the video?
The track was inspired by a short story written by Zhu Deyong
LiFTED went up close & personal with Thailand’s biggest Rap group
This collab was taken from Watson’s latest Soul Quake album
The Korean producer enlists the underground K-hop avengers on her latest project
Mongolia is a different kind of cold
The Thai MC shows a different side of his MCing
With whistles that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face
RAMENGVRL turned the party out krahhhh
The Japanese MC drops dope visuals for ‘Demon’
It’s the latest single off his album 2Many Nights in BKK
Three days of musical madness
The 5 elementary school students bomb the bass
The Hip Hop artist takes over Joji’s Sunday night closing slot
Taken from IO’s latest album drop, four
This is the Korean MC’s first project drop since 2021
Featuring 5 previously released singles & 2 new tracks
Chivas will be pushing the New Regals at a free concert on December 8
Jakarta MC drops a multi-lingual Drill banger
Christmas comes early for Dirty Artist fans
The Singaporean MC is looking to tear up the scene with RSVR SSS
The song is a preview of 018’s upcoming album
The Vietnamese MC drops his 20th single of the year
The Thai star told stories, did stand-up comedy & did some songs
Hot grooves, DJs & vocalists take it to the roof
Jersey&B is a vibe for real
The Malaysian Rap group returns from a prolonged hiatus
The Def Jam Thailand artist takes it back to the 2000s
The mixed heritage duo’s chemistry is infectious
The New Taipei Kings came away with the victory
Bars & clubs are now allowed to stay open two hours later
Simply headbanging won’t be enough to contain the energy of this song
“We came in here just to see & ended up winning”
Both dancers of Korean descent will represent the US & Canada
They are assisted by Hoshi of SEVENTEEN on the hook
The Def Jam Indonesia artist drops 13-track album with stellar features
The Japanese trio is reeling in the good vibes
He was streaming his show on Facebook when the intruder came in
H1GHR Music’s very own is back with a new mixtape
The New Zealand DJ now has 10 world titles
The superstar has been going through some things lately
Another fresh drop in the books
The Malaysian singer takes a detour into Hip Hop
The two MCs wile out on their return to Drill music
The Thai Trio gets flashy with it
A taste of Japan’s finest
The Taiwanese supergroup includes MC HotDog, A-Yue & MJ116
A new era of artistry is here
No rest for the wicked
The Vietnamese MC goes full Casablanca on this
It’s full circle time for many of the Indian artists
The dancers will be heavy favorites going into the Paris 2024 Olympics
Conscription made him thirsty to make music
The South Korean duo gets the blood pumping with this heater
The Filipino MC goes slow on this take
Taken from OG Bobby’s UNDERDOG EP
The uptempo Pop-inflected tune brings the fun
The 2 MCs snuck away from the Rolling Loud festivities for the shoot
The cozy earworm throws it back to the Honda era
With performances by Psy.P, Miss Ko, MC Jin & more
wannasleep & Gummy B’s track is remixed by Multiverse
The 8 MCs released ‘TOKYO DOME CYPHER’ as a prelude to the show
Spit Pit Vol II features Singapore’s top battle rappers on October 14 at Phuture at Zouk
He’s stepping out of the shadows to be the champ
On new song ‘Drew a Picasso,’ does the Canadian MC throw shade at the Lion City?
The Korean-Australian collective are beginning their Acid Rap era
Both athletes won gold medals at the Asian Games 2023
The Indian rapper continues to rep traditional Haryanvi culture on his releases
The Singaporean trio dropped another taste of their upcoming collaborative album, OK!
The Future is Unwritten showcases a mural & new works of mixed media
The video is 100 percent visual eye candy
A stellar border-crossing collab between megastars
The Taiwanese MC brings MTV’s The Rappers 2 judges Star Chen & DELAFAT along for the ride
Sometimes love really does hurt
It’s the elusive Japanese MC’s first project since 2021
‘Bigcityboi’ is featured in Expend4bles
It’s part of the KOREA SPOTLIGHT series
Does this mean Highland goes back to being Thailand?
Taken from Yonnyboii’s latest album Persona
The Korean MC is not afraid to give a shout out to God
Gold medalists automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
This is the follow-up to last year’s 926
The Indian MC rides slow on his new single
Once you go superhero, you don’t go back
The soundtrack for that late-night debauchery is here
An ode to all the OGs & current stars of Malaysian Hip Hop
Sunflowers turns into the character Sunflora
The bouncy single serves as a reminder to pay your debts
The Indian MC is in his reflective bag on this one
The Korean dance reality show features cuts from Dynamicduo, Lee Young Ji, TAEYONG, TEN & more
The newly-signed Aftermath/Interscope artist gives the lowdown on his recent life-changing events
The song combines contemporary Hip Hop with traditional Indian music
The Japanese MC has a black belt in spitting rhymes
“The practice of getting on the bus first and then paying the fare later does not align with my auth ...
The Vietnamese MC somberly raps over guitar loops drenched in melancholia
The rapper is out on bail pending his appeal
Raftaar & Badshaah were surprise performers for the grand finale
The Def Jam Thailand City Boys are killing it
Thailand & the Dominican Republic connect
A party bop before summer’s out
The 2 European graffiti artists allegedly wore 6 disguises to avoid detection
A blast from the past from the Malaysian duo
A stellar effort from a dope Thai duo
iQIYI’s expansion to North America is in its third year
The September 9 concert has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
He’ll hit China, the Philippines, Japan & South Korea
The Thai MC has released a video for his Jazzy Hip Hop track ‘704’
It’s the second collaboration between the rapper & producer duo SNC
2023 has been a dream year for the Korean MC
The bilingual MC is also headlining SOB’s in NYC this Saturday
The track is taken from the duo’s collaborative album, Making Memories
There’s nothing like sweet, sweet Soul music
The original track was released in July through Jay Park’s More Vision label
Ancient architecture & contemporary art make a killer combo
It’s the best of both worlds from the Korean MC
No safe house is protected from MCs with versatile flows
It’s always a boisterous track when O Side Mafia is involved
Complex did a series on the 50 people who shaped Canadian Hip Hop
The 17-year-old is going up with releases this year
The first taste of his forthcoming EP in October, Dear Insanity
The group delivers an 8-track album that has been a long time coming
The duo collab on a new single ‘APEX’
The Taiwanese MC reunites with Malaysian producer Shelhiel for this UKG banger
The infectious single bangs on dancefloors & inside fragile men’s minds
808 Day features a one-of-a-kind auction
The single features Indian artists ShreeGo & Nasty Ninja
The 2 artists are doppelgangers
LiFTED’s number 1 Asian Hip Hop MC hits Australia, the US, Canada & the UK
The young Japanese MC has a big catalog to dive into
Catharsis at its finest
The South Korean MC is too busy on his grind to pay any mind
“Shawty got the bomb/I call it Bin Laden”
Half a century & going strong
The Filipino MC talks the talk & walks the walk
He also performed at Good Vibes Festival on his birthday
Plus some new additions to Head in the Clouds Los Angeles
The race to create the world’s first global Asian Hip Hop superstar just got interesting
1,864 dancers came together to get funky with it
The Vietnamese duo complement each other perfectly on this one
The Korean MC is grimy & groovy at the same time
The single was produced by Malaysian rapper SonaOne
The ultimate street art show is presented by CMC Live & PERROTIN
The duo’s versatility is on display with both of these cuts
The Thai MC fights the power with Rock & Rap
The young Vietnamese MC can’t stop won’t stop
The group’s 4th album sees them continue with their eclectic sound
Karachi stand up
Don’t forget about Brownie Tuesday’s version of ‘W.A.P.’
The dancer put on his grandfather’s Atayal costume & will head to Germany for World Finals in Novemb ...
Nothing like a summer banger from a place where it’s always summer
The duo flex big on an indie R&B gem
The South Korean rapper makes a comeback with an 18-track behemoth
The Compton rapper will turn Zepp Kuala Lumpur in Rack City
The Lil Uzi Vert-ification of Jersey Club has hit Asia
The J-pop group is absolutely killing it this year
The MC from the Southside taps into his inner romantic on his newest single
A spacey R&B jam from the Indonesian MC
Miss Ko, RayRay, 7LING & Majin turned the party out
The Live Nation tour stops in Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong & Tokyo
Love for the King of Pop reaches the Land of the Rising Sun
The Disney+ movie helps inspire people to get into Hip Hop
The 2020 incident had to do with throwing cherry bombs at the Prime Minister’s residence
The Malaysian MC drops the first taste of an upcoming eight-track project
A brilliant cross-country collaboration that is sure to tear up any club
The 2 MCs have been friends since 2015
The hilarious single is an ode to Malaysia’s beautiful state of Penang
The South Korean MC spits with a controlled frenzy
The two Hiroshima MCs go hard on an 808-heavy beat
The party is so good, they never say who the DJs are
5 languages are used on this hook for this burner
An excellent collab from the Singaporean trio
They performed two tracks in ‘Bulldozer’ & ‘No One Likes Us’
The Japanese sports drink has been around since the 1980s
The competition is even tougher the second time around
The song is used in the Chinese trailer for the summer blockbuster
The lowkey tune features fellow Korean MC BILL STAX
This is not the first time the South Korea star has had girlfriend trouble
The duo consists of a full-time comedian and part-time rapper and a full-time rapper and part-time c ...
The Japanese MCs played to a packed house in Taipei
“Indian Hip Hop is incomplete without the mention of my name”
The South Korean MC drops a music video for the single off his latest album, BEIGE
The two Japanese MCs kill the Drill
The song released on his father’s birthday is an amalgamation of Hip Hop, R&B, House & EDM
The Filipino MCs aren’t going anywhere
What’s better than one duck? Two!
The fly track is filled with 90’s references
Jonita’s enchanting voice is the yin to DIVINE’s Hip Hop yang
The Vietnamese MC’s grind is no joke
And he’s constantly doing rockstar sh*t
Smooth & groovy all the way with a 9-piece band
Who wants to see some amazing Japanese Hip Hop in HK?
The intergenerational Asian Hip Hop superstar combination on The Rap of China gives all the chills
Bohan has never been one to be satisfied
The Vietnamese trio teams up with Budweiser for an EDM banger
He dared the military to arrest him by leaving his address at the bottom of the post
The 2 Japanese MCs take no prisoners
The song is the lead single to his upcoming EP, DEMO
4 MCs on a couch with drinks in hand & a lot of spitting going on
The duo goes on a lyrical frenzy
The artist will bring 23 paintings & sculptures made in the past 2 years
The Cambodian superstar joins an NBA player, a film director, a K-pop band & more
The Taiwanese MC started from the bottom now he’s got the Midas touch
A whole lotta cash, a whole lotta drip & a whole lotta bars about them
The song produced by Zulu Nation’s DJ Yutaka rocks the planet
A banging collab of young kings doing their thing
The dancers represented Malaysia & Vietnam
The Singaporean rapper sets his sights on glory
The Thai MC spits straight off the dome on this cut
You might not make it to the emergency room, but it’ll be a hell of a ride
Sometimes the beat & the raps are so good a chorus is unnecessary
The MC & beatmaker’s latest single goes back to basics
The boys from the ghetto drop an anthemic heater
The song is the first video released from her latest project THE BRIDGE
The competition was held in Mumbai & had big repercussions for the 2024 Olympics
The legendary MC wants to inspire a new generation of MCs
And they don’t need to be all up in your face about it
Agust D is the first Asian artist to reach number 1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart
The festival has added an extra day of madness
With a 14-minute running time and 17 MCs & producers, the latest cypher goes hard
The Hong Kong MC blends elements of R&B, Hip Hop & Dance music
“Let the song represent the people who don't kill your brothers, don't sue you, and don't sell out y ...
The counterfeiter’s companies must pay the artist nearly US$1 million
Thailand has been under the rule of the military for nearly a decade
A mellow posse cut from some of the best talent in Korean Hip Hop
The former Snoop Dogg collaborator has his sights set on international success
Featuring Paul Blanco, Chillin Homie, BE’O & The Quiett
This is the lead track from his album Fox and the City
A glorious Belgian & Indian link up
DJ Kool Herc gets a special nod as well
Sometimes the best videos don’t answer all the questions
A collab between Allure Records & Leftmind International celebrated Miikothe13th
A Hip Pop anthem that celebrates the party life
The whirlwind tour hits Hong Kong, Shanghai & Taipei on the first weekend in June
The EP feels like it could have been released in the 1990s & now
This track marks the first time the two MCs have collaborated
The ex-Fugees rapper is facing 20 years in jail
The Wisconsin to Siberia Russia connection is strong
This Blue-driven joint is an incredibly infectious listen
His new song an homage to Mongolian hoops legend
Now he’s hitting the road with his North American Magic Man tour
The only thing that separates the Thai rappers from the Backstreet Boys is a ski mask
The ‘Best Friend’ rapper is one-quarter Filipina
Of course, it was released on 420
And we've got the pics to prove it
There is a lot of heat on the South Korean streets
The award-winning producer teams up with Fleeky Bang for 7 tracks of fire
15 people died & over 500 were injured at the Color Play Asia event in 2015
Vanthan plays all the instruments on the track
Other headliners include Post Malone & Robbie Williams
The off-kilter Korean outfit goes full-on Wong Kar-wai
AP Alchemy’s newest single following their compilation album in March
The track features Burna Boy rapping & Steel Banglez on the beat
The Chinese MC is hitting Hong Kong, KL & Bangkok
Has MARK finally learned to cook an egg after being roasted online?
The 7-track mixtape is a brilliant mix of genres & flows
Suhf, Rex, Gummy B, & DJ Mr. Skin’s Mandarin Homework are also feature attractions
Rolling Loud Thailand is making some lineup changes
The MC took the crown in front of a sold-out crowd
Four 3-day passes are available for Asia’s biggest Hip Hop event ever
This is the third single off Nino’s Hall of Fame album
Japanese Hip Hop is killing it right now
The Asian sounds & Hip Hop beats blend perfectly
Straight outta Tamil Nadu
This sparked a rallying cry through copycat painters
‘These rappers smoke too much damn weed,’ said the health minister
The track features THAOWANZ, 1LIFE & P6ICK
The new flavor has maple syrup, pancake, sausage & eggs in the cup
Greatest Work of Art was number one on the Global Album Sales Chart
Featuring fellow Japanese MCs Gypsy Well & K-nice
Swings, MASON HOME, Raf Sandou, 김상민그는감히전설이라고할수있다 & 율음 rock it out
He works with producer Karan Kanchan on the track
Jaded & Balming Tiger packed Cheer Up Charlies for 12 hours with 18 artists
The 10-strong Hip Hop crew is reminding contemporary society to think for themselves
Clockenflap reiterates that it will continue to operate independently
What a wild ride it’s been so far…and we’re just getting started
A boisterous & infectious offering from the 2 Filipino Hip Hop collectives
The roulette of Rap verses on ‘TIKTOKIN’ is a never-ending string of energy
Hoodies, tote bags & travel cups are available only in China
The release is packaged as a double-single
The latest single from DJ RYOW’s album I Have A Dream
The Chinese artist is famous for flipping off historic landmarks
This is the Thai rapper’s eighth single of the year
One of the stops on his 16-date world tour is not happening
Not just any coffee, it’s Indonesian coffee
The rapper didn’t show up for his social work for 141 days
Malaysia’s SonaOne, SXPH, MC Syze, Singapore’s ShiGGa Shay & Thailand’s Big Calo are also featured
LiFTED was there to cover it all
The event was hosted by HIPHOPPLAYA & HIPHOPLE
2 Pai Meis gets busy behind the controller & much more
But first, she has her sights on gold at the Southeast Asian Games in May
The Higher Brothers’ rapper will play in Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Auckland
Who would’ve thought this could happen?
This three-way Vietnamese collab is rocketing up the charts
The cross-straight collab is just what March needs
The two MCs team up for a hypnotic 3-minute ride
Punjabi chill for the win
Get your lighters up for this one
The border-crossing single marks Yonnyboii’s first release of 2023
20 Asian acts will be taking over Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, Texas
The Goa-born MC is joined by Gravity, Pratika, Muhfaad, Hashtag Preeti, Neerajomatic & MC Mahila
The Filipino-American MC collaborates with Jabbawockeez CEO Phil Tayag
The US rapper will be joined by NICKTHEREAL, Tyson Yoshi & MC Cheung
Even though she can’t drive, MAR2INA will be styling wherever she goes
The bouncy single was produced & co-written by Jay Park
Afrobeats & Amapiano-like beats are going to be heating up Hip Hop in 2023
The turn up is real in Kaohsiung
Another mellow Trap banger from the Thai star
There may be trouble if this drops in a packed club
“Go ahead and envy me, HK city MVP”
The home of BTS now owns the rights to Migos, Lil Baby & Lil Yachty songs
The duo are calm & collected as they deliver a brilliant performance
The legends are going to show Hong Kong the grimy side of New York Hip Hop
It’s the Japanese producer’s latest release in his 20-year career
LiFTED goes behind the scenes with photographer Ainsley Myles for the scoop
The former NBA player will suit up for the Kaohsiung Steelers in Taiwan’s P.League+
An all-star lineup from the Land of Smiles
Infectious beats with a whole lot of groove
Balming Tiger also brings their genreless style to Japan
The Filipino rapper is joined by fellow MC YVNG PE$O
This is not the first time that the Korean MC has been in trouble with the law
A stellar release from the Japanese MC
The Hong Kong MC is one to watch for in 2023
The 19-track album takes listeners wherever they want to go
This creative grant helps the South Korean artist shoot the visual for her next single
The Japanese girl group is coming into the new year in fine form
He’ll play August 19 in Osaka & August 20 in Tokyo
All the big names from Hip Hop are going to be in one place at the same time
“You hear us in the streets”
The 6 MC crew loves switching up their sounds
2 live performances & 6 awards for the mega-star
The police are working with nightlife venues to make things safer for everyone
The South Korean duo has created a dancefloor smasher
It’s the legendary rapper’s first release following his 3rd studio album
This is not the first time that the elderly women have picked up the mic
16 never before seen art pieces plus much more
“I’m Jackson Wang from China. This is my home country.”
It’s a breezy & feel-good cut
The collection comes in the form of sweatshirts, hoodies & T-shirts
The Kolkata MC never stops for a breath
After taking a year off music, she’s back with a scathing banger
The MC dropped the track he was eliminated with on MTV’s The Rappers
The MC released a song on the 9th anniversary of a worker’s protest
Be on the lookout for 1300, Seachains, Balming Tiger & Lee Young-ji
South Asia is coming hard into 2023 hard
The track is taken from HK’s album KRAZY PAIN 2.0
The Vietnamese duo is back touting chemistry & consistency
The London Design Museum’s exhibition is open until March 5
The Thai MC has shown consistency all year
She is now the first-ever female MC to win the competition
The commercial is blowing up in Hong Kong with nearly 2 million views
The Taiwanese DJ has a new album, video & mix out
The collab is boiling hot
This is the first time breakdancing has been part of the public education system
The new Vans Slip-Ons come in 3 colorways
“Keep fighting. Keep winning.”
The Singaporean MC also releases music under the alias of Rajeshkumarthegod & helms Nafsu
The duo rock hard over a hot Jefe beat
Jägermeister creative grant provides the mic to make hits
Do you want the top-tier producer’s Midas touch in your house or studio?
Timbaland & Swizz Beatz’s battle expands globally to India on December 22
The limited-edition collab includes hoodies, T-shirts & bandanas
Asia's first Rolling Loud will have two stages
The Japanese dancer was crowned world champion
The track was produced by ALYPH
The celebrity DJ committed suicide in a hotel room
The New York-based MC is wrapping up his year nicely
It would be the first time the rapper performs in Thailand
The 20-year-old Thai rapper is just getting started
It’s time to get that blood pumping
The pieces are described as a “playlist of love songs to our fans”
The graffiti legend is working with hospitality brand Potato Head
The Japanese Rap posse says goodbye to their 6 years as a group
Two out of the 10 contestants are from Japan
Look out world because you are about to be blown away
Shawna X is also collab-ing on AAPI Heritage Night
The Chinese-Canadian was also fined US$84 million for tax evasion
Flow G is everywhere
KOOOLA City, B. KOOOLA KOOOLA City, B.
The biggest dreams face the hardest challenges
It has just started & the World Cup is impossible to ignore
The song commemorates Indonesia’s Heroes’ Day
The collab between Taiwan & Malaysia is strong
The world’s most visited museum makes a permanent home in China
The Hype Train duo goes all the way Disco
LiFTED predicts the winners
The governor wants more space for street dancers & a Bangkok Cup breaking tournament
The performance on Dingo FreeStyle is everything
Filipino time in full effect
The track was released through 88rising & Mike WiLL Made-It’s Ear Drummer Records
“She fell in love with a McRib”
The AI can make personalized rhymes
“Only difference now, they know I’m really top”
January 28-29 will mark the first time the festival hits India
The farmer-slash-rapper becomes a sensation overnight in China
The two Hip Hop superstars will be joined by Edda Hayes & Louis Leibfried
Korea has started a week-long period of mourning
OG Makk, Topakk, Playboy Baby & the Tu$ Brother$ come with it
She’s pushing her fans to be themselves
Season 2 will be out soon
Panda Panda Panda Panda Panda Panda
This is huge for Asian Hip Hop
The Japanese Hip Hop Reggae queen’s track drops October 28
The single features Vietnamese rappers Blacka, Hale, Mai Âm Nhạc, B-Wine & Dickator
MILLI, Joey Boy & others were supposed to perform
Four athletes will be selected for additional training
The stank-face is in order
The single is a sequel to his 2021 album Indo Kid
Football is on everyone’s mind
“They claim Asians all look the same. Huh? Is you stupid or is you lame?”
She nonchalantly spits her rhymes in one-take video in Manila
The 38-minute documentary focuses on what one night against the Lakers meant to Asians around the wo ...
Videos & stills from his recent tour
The 2022 Jive-Super Live Festival is not happy
GEMINI & Mirani’s ‘Rollin’ is the first release under Jay Park’s advisory
The Filipino OG puts out a song with his 44 bars collaborators
“It’s palpable that my music is synonymous with the hustle and Singapore street culture”
Four performances show the varied musical styles
Special pics from a special night celebrating ASEAN Hip Hop culture
A passionate offering for listeners to take in
It also includes a special guest appearance by Zedd
The Mongolian Hip Hop don drops an all-English burner
More shows to be announced soon
The Korean Hip Hop reality show is back and bigger than ever
The band has been a touring juggernaut this year
The rap cypher series has seen some of the best in South East Asia spitting hot 16s
The world’s most provocative street artist will show 150 works at MOCA Bangkok
Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Jackson Wang, Joji & others to perform
The luxury brand has reimagined the inside & outside of the boat
The night will culminate with a Hip Hop afterparty
The heavyweight lineup in Singapore includes Joe Flizzow, DABOYWAY, Yung Raja & more
YoungOhm, Thaitanium, FIIXED, 1MILL & Memphis Bleek all joined in
The Southeast Asian tour follows dates in Australia
The R&B star is due to play in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand & Japan
Win a DADDYBOY® 2022 towel and a Freakjesus NFT celebrating Ser Wong Fun
The revival features RAMENGVRL, Tuan Tigabelas, A. Nayaka & more
These pressing plants do great work & produce affordable records
The Asian Hip Hop stars join the likes of Drake, Jack Harlow, and Megan Thee Stallion
The collection consists of 9 T-shirts & an embroidered kimono
The special editions are 100% & 400% BE@RBRICKs
Feel-good vibes all day with this one
The tragic news was announced on his social media
Do you have what it takes to be Taiwan’s biggest rapper?
India will host 40 acts on 4 stages over 2 days in January
Relive the excitement of last weekend’s festival here
The brooding track is from Asiatic.wav Vol.2
The hyperactive Twerk jam is the first single off their sophomore album
The 2-pack sets the tone for the end of summer
Billboard enters the Chinese market
The Indonesian singer-songwriter is out with COVID-19
The 3-day OFFLINE ONLY exhibition is in Seoul from August 19
Go behind the scenes on a quest to make the Taiwan Olympic breakdancing team
It’s the second single off the Malaysian rapper’s upcoming album
It’s official! The first-ever Hong Kong Hip Hop awards show was a smashing success
“Doing bad things but it feels so good”
The SPARKLES - MUDANCE concept store will be in Singapore until the end of August
She’s the first-ever Chinese dancer to win a breaking championship
The DJs step out of their comfort zone & create a dope cypher
The blaze was put out after three hours
The jewelry line was created by Yoon Ahn & Japanese rapper Verbal
Japanese teens take 5 of 6 women’s skateboarding medals
88rising brings their massive festival to Jakarta on December 3 & 4
Watch his full headlining set here
Sunway Lagoon turns into a huge concert venue this September
Each time the Indonesian MC puts out something, we can’t wait to see what’s next
Blackpink will release a new album in September
The Mongolian superstar isn’t letting anyone or anything hold her back
After finishing in Miami, the huge Hip Hop festival announced a Thailand date in 2023
This East-West collab is the first between the two iconic brands
The King of Mandopop is back to shake things up
The Vietnamese-American rapper & multi-instrumentalist is taking his Lo-Fi sounds on the road
Get immersed in her passionate but toxic love-hate relationship with music
This is a well-rounded musical camp for anyone who wants into get in the game
Set those alarms now
The ‘Gucci Gang’ rapper was supposed to come in 2020
The Taiwanese rapper took shots at Hong Kong’s GEM & Angelababy
It’s time to get your applications in to be the next Korean Hip Hop superstar
It’s the latest single from the upcoming album P.C.F.
A small girl with massive energy is going to be taking over world stages
China’s top female rapper meets the country’s top DJane
Be part of Coke Studio’s first fan-collaborated album
The two Malaysian Hip Hop icons team up again for another undeniable banger
Taking graffiti from the streets into the creative hub in the heart of Hong Kong
NFT-Only single is a Dub remix of Cantonese Reggae track
Korean Hip Hop artists Yummdda, The Quiett & PaloAlto are the owners
The heat was turned way up for a festival full of home-grown artists
The pro-democracy activist is 1 of 2 people who have been convicted of terrorism
A lot of big names are out for the grand prize
NFT-only single shows Taiwan’s Bass queen’s Hip Hop roots
Hong Kong’s Hip Hop awards show is back in August after COVID-19 delays
This will be the superstar’s first performance since Coachella 2022
The series portrays the first Muslim & Pakistani superhero
Everyone is gearing up for Olympic selection in July
Our musical NFT drop features Mrs M, RayRay & MC Yan
The Indonesian MC runs through a string of her latest releases
Hip Hop sensibility & sustainability step to the forefront
Their customizable earbuds can help you Morph the City
Pinoy rapper positions himself as a voice of the people
88rising’s festival brings all the big names to the yard
There’s something special that goes on in those fields from December 15 to 18
The Filipino MC gets down with ‘Praning’
The queen of Mongolian Hip Hop is making big moves
The Desi Queen is back with a 5-track EP HBIC
Bank robbery is the name of the game
The Malaysian rapper goes from Hip Hop to Hyperpop before her upcoming EP VR-GF
Mrs M, Tsunari, & others are featured on this impressive playlist
All we need is love to get through these tough times
The caffeinated love song is an Old School banger
Check out Swankie the Villain’s remix of Biz Markie’s ‘Just a Friend’
The Chinese rapper is making his stance very clear
It’s really easy to learn the YikYik
Vietnamese Emo Rap is back
Thugger’s Young Stoner Life crew has been brought up on RICO charges
The 2 singles are backed by an exemplary performance on Dingo Freestyle
The KlapYaHandz standout MC is rapping in 3 languages
He’s joined by the past, the present & the future of Asian Hip Hop
The T-shirts are inspired by the double-decker trams
The genre-defying apocalypse-predicting dystopian warrior is finally free
The track marks the first time the two Malaysian rappers have collaborated
As soon as the beat drops, panic sets in
Hip Hop is gaining more exposure in the mainstream
Being young with a DGAF attitude is where it’s at in 2022
While ‘There’s No One At All’ is rough but it could save lives
Coming May 26
The bouncy track is one of four from his debut EP SEE ME UP EP
The 19-year-old is putting in the work
He is joined by pH-1 & BENZO on the trilingual track
The Korean mastermind is back a decade after ‘Gangnam Style’
Indonesian rapper drops an LP of Trap & Drill heaters
Korean-Australian newcomers drop a banger
A gas can & a vintage lighter can solve a lot of problems
The Filipino MC hammers home how essential it is for today’s youth to stick together to thrive
Yet To Be Named Collaboration, But Snoops Says "My Parts Are In...It's a Vibe"
The former Just Music rapper has a history of mental illness
Winning the hearts & minds of OGs with his first album ANTAI
The nonsensical video works for all the right reasons
It’s a love letter to where he’s spent the last 12 years
The Taiwanese rapper is bringing the taboo subject of cannabis to the forefront
Stands were so busy they needed to turn off the delivery apps
At the end of the day, the New Deli MC’s music speaks the loudest
The track features Def Jam Malaysia artists Yonnyboii, Kmy Kmo, Luca Sickta, Siqma & ASYRAF NASIR
The Japanese-American drops bars on a chaotic & sexy Drum & Bass groove
The song is off ShiGGa’s 5-track EP IAMU
Hong Kong rapper celebrates what can be felt but not said
Unintentional comedy by censorship delighted people on WeChat
Japanese duo are back from hiatus with a blend of styles
88rising brought the heat & then some
The championship will be held in the birthplace of Hip Hop
The highest Higher Brother links the past & present with ‘Humble Swag’ video & album
His latest is another masterpiece in manipulating music
The Mongolian star’s Harry Fraud-produced track celebrates strength & womanhood
The Singaporean rapper thinks the possibilities are endless with NFTs
A 3-meter high Labubu plus 25 other pieces will be on display
The track comes with the first music video of Abigail’s career
The hot beat was produced by Karan Kanchan
The KANDYTOWN member is joined by YONCE on his latest single
Connections were made; re-mapping was done
The MCs baritone flow fits in the pocket of the slow, simmering beat
Three remixes and the instrumentals are out now
This is the OG MC’s first release in three years
This time clothing band Tribal is along for the ride
You’ve always wanted a gold tonearm, right?
The collabs continue for this all-star project
The song is the first single off his rumored English-only album Magic Man
FONKi got his friends together for an amazing weekend of music & art
The Vietnamese-American artist will also perform at Ted Park’s show in NYC
Less is more in this dark banger
Quest Studios goes behind the scenes of the postponed ceremony
India’s Rap king lays down tracks at the Wave Cave
The zany commercial is divine comedy
IndoDrill is the next big thing
A prelude to his upcoming debut album Boy Of The Year
The second single off the album that celebrates his 25 years in the Rap game
The Malaysian Hip Hop group has released their second single of 2022
The mega-watt collaboration’s title has yet to be revealed
Ride or die with the Malaysian crew
The I KNOW NIGO album includes a who’s who of Hip Hop royalty
The Saigon singer relives her wild night outs pre-pandemic
A debut single that will turn heads and move dance floors
Thailand, Japan & Vietnam merge for an Old School smoke out
Drill is making its mark in Asian rap and thanks to Macdella & Eyeballray, it bangs
The MC who calls himself the best Asian rapper alive just got shot in the face
The Thai-Italian MC shows her fluidity by dressing as her favorite rappers
The veteran 19-year-old rapper dishes out coolness by the pound
Haters beware; Flow G is not going anywhere
Universal Music Group teams up with Johor Darul Ta’zim F.C. for a theme song
The Cambodia Hip Hop artist reveals new single, tour & double album
Radiating vibes & positive energy all summer long
The single is part of Season 2 of the ongoing Majulah Weekender series
The song features Rico Nasty & has a bit of Juke to it
From Madison, Wisconsin all the way to Austin, Texas
The track comes with a cyberpunk video & exclusive NFTs
The Majulah Live X It’s a Rap concert this Saturday guarantees a good time
The 2 artists blend Hip Hop & R&B as they squabble over a woman
The Wish Music Awards Group of the Year knows how to make people happy
The bridge is being built between Indian dance music & Hip Hop
Asian Hip Hop is taking over
It dropped on the 10th anniversary for CDC Rap House
There’s a little twist on who gets to kick it
She’s also released her first-ever podcast
A big Malaysian Rap collab on a serious subject
He’s now married to Barbie Hsu, 3 months after her divorce & they haven’t met in person in 20 years
Kidd Kidd & G-Deep bridge the gap between South Asian & Southern US Hip Hop
There is also a limited-edition NFT drop to help communities facing period poverty
JP THE WAVY leads a zany block party in ‘We Comin' [f**k dat s**t]’
The Old School banger is the theme for the HBL
The Bund to Brooklyn podcast takes a look back at Hip Hop’s evolution in China
The battle Rap MC is here to show he’s not a one-trick pony
The debut show stars Japan’s renowned rapper KEIJU
Will things change? CEO & co-founder says no
Comedic rap returns with a cheeky tone
It’s the rapper & singer’s first single after a brief hiatus
“This homeland belongs to Thai people of all generations, always and forever.”
The award show was live-streamed on YouTube & other social media channels
The one-take video on Pakistan’s most popular music channel is something special
Producer Yaffle enlists Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY to keep the childhood nostalgia alive
The new single is part throwback & part modern-day jam
The rising star’s single also features SHEE
The rapper is on the come up after the Show Me the Money finals
This weekend online screenings & conversations with the director & special guests are happening onli ...
The former beauty queen releases her first official single on Def Jam Thailand
Dino James & Fotty Seven are the first signings
Plunge into the intimate world of Khmer street art & Hip Hop
The MC was gunned down at a mall in Metro Manila
The Sichuanese rapper takes a trip down memory lane
Views do not dictate quality
The song is an amalgamation of Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Indian & British roots
The single marks the second time these artists have worked together
Happily Never After is a rollercoaster ride about lifelong love affairs
The Vietnamese MC is joined by the Last Fire Crew for the refreshing video
Produced by Malaysian Hip Hop icons Mas Dewanga & SonaOne
The steamy new song dropped on Valentine’s Day
The video game character gets her own KHop song & video produced by GroovyRoom
The tricky MC sent out wedding invitations for his new video
The festival is back for the first time in three years
Design & merch inspired by the city’s neon cyberpunk surroundings
‘Bad’ is the girl group’s fourth single
Race cars, mansions, & fine wine are his best friends
The Hip Hop band releases a new single ‘CTRL’ & plays 2 live shows in Taiwan
This duo is taking Japanese Hip Hop to the top
His new single ‘Rolling’ is keeping it Drill
This DIY quarantine jam has nowhere to go but up, up, up
India’s Devil The Rhymer just set a record with 478 words in a minute
Drill is the connection between Malaysia & Singapore
The song is a collab with CGTN’s Music Voyage
The HUSTLANG Universe expands back to England in the early 20th century
He received a trophy, cash & a recording contract for his victory
All aboard the ill party yacht
Azadi Records continues its streak of putting out refreshing music
The Indian Hip Hop artists is back after a year away from the game
The Singaporean newcomer teams up with Charlie Lim
The Jakarta-born MC makes Drill music to drive to
The Malaysian singer & rapper show off their chemistry & language proficiency
126 could be Thailand’s version of 420
The first Hong Kong Hip Hop awards show plans to reschedule between May & July
Vape pens are the new cocaine
‘Nais Ko’ encourages people to stay on their grind
Punjab Hip Hop is taking over from Delhi to Bombay, Bombay to LA
Traditional Sabar culture on full display in ‘Pangkis’
The 2 MCs go back-to-back on the new track
Asia’s underground Hip Hop scene on full display
The single is a study in contrasts & styles
Underground UK rappers challenge the conventions on this multilingual banger
5 young rappers aim to make Canto Hip Hop loud & proud
The 6-track opus depicts the pair’s life story
“My style is like a maze, with music as my guide to every exit.”
Fashion doesn’t have to be serious all the time
B-ball remains highly inspirational to Asian Hip Hop culture
The Vietnamese rapper goes deep on his latest single over a sparse beat
The South Korean MC is unafraid to tell it like it is
Putting street & pop-surrealist art on the main stage
Yuto Horigome celebrates his Golden 22
Underground KHop flexing its muscles
Age ain’t nothing but a number
Yup’in joins the mannequins with emotions
All for a good cause for Thailand’s National Children Day
DAARTH goes deep in the Trap for this beat
Four awe-inspiring live videos have been put up on YouTube so far
He’s handing out headslaps like they are going out of style
‘TẾT REAL KHUM?’ is a great way to start 2022
Blurring the line between Hip Hop and Pop
KAWS’ two Companion sculptures are going to be cold this winter
A fresh take on the classic genre
His debut album, Boy of the Year, expected to be released in 2022
The all-Korean musical lineup of rappers and DJs is the pandemic’s latest victim
The Malaysian rapper puts himself in elite company
Jennifer Rahba is the Yin to Xenon’s Yang
A warm reminder to treat folks well
The Korean superstar has resigned as CEO from AOMG & H1GHR MUSIC
Hip Hop & R&B collide for a trip to paradise
Hong Kong’s first-ever Hip Hop awards show is set to make history
The collab brings old school graffiti to Japan
The Rapital crew has another banger on their hands
The tribal rhythms are strong with this one
A refreshing love track seasoned with spice
There is a lot of beauty in melancholy
Skateboarding & graffiti come together in a new fashion
Looking for any last-minute Christmas presents for that fashionista in your life?
“If you don’t have enemies, you don’t have character.”
Nike also gets a lot of love in the six-minute cypher
This led to a reduction in suicides
DJ Khaled’s Another Wing ghost kitchens are coming to Taiwan & Hong Kong
The song rides along the invisible line between KPop & KHop
No matter what, Enola is not alone
The Thai countryside has never looked so fly
Algorithm [Global Edition] adds the Asian Hip Hop heavyweights
The gritty, genre-blending MC is out to change the game
The FORCEPARKBOIS’ anthem can’t stop won’t stop
The OG will release a final album to conclude his career
The 14-year-old Filipina MC just released her self-titled debut EP
‘高傲GAOAO Kaohsiung Cypher’ is on that gangster tip
The Def Jam Singapore labelmates whip each other up by asking the question at the end of every line
Who has had the best Hip Hop performance on the Wish Bus this year?
The MC is looking to shoot to the top of the polls
The Filipino-American YouTuber is making noise with his latest track
Gwangil looks to have a very bright future ahead of himself
This is the ultimate dream team to celebrate Old School Hip Hop
The mysterious songstress & Taiwan’s most creative rapper team up for the first time
The MCs latest song is a sensory overload in the best possible way
Paul N Ballin’s ‘Ballin N Tha Hood’ is a Pinoy version of the Hip Hop classic
LiFTED's November cover becomes a non-fungible token
Advice is a bit more powerful when it comes from a 14-year-old Hip Hop prodigy
Hip Hop, art & commerce go very well together
Former B.A.P member continues to claim his place in the Korean Rap game
He wants all the mothers to know that they are appreciated
The golf course can always get you in a good mood
Ramengvrl leads the list with her surprise drop of ‘Fake Friends’
The MC is making his own kind of experimental Hip Hop
In fkn bad pt. 2, Pyra savors her pain & lets darkness guide her way
The 17-year-old’s 6-track EP is called Time Table-The Trip
Old School Boom Bap & R&B make the perfect combo
Karaoke is always the best way to get over an ex, right?
The video is the first time the MC has directed a video
The Emo Trap song was produced by DJ Jam
‘The Captain’ delivers the vibes on ‘LILYHAMMER’
The Indian rapper just doesn’t stop
The exhibition runs from now until February 13
School has never been this fun
superjdoug makes magic by sampling the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘UTOPIA Symphony’
With the Jay Park & Wiz Khalifa collab out today, we look back at some previous Asian x Western fire ...
Netflix’s enlists India’s Hip Hop heavyweights to promote Red Notice
The Indonesian MC won 2 awards on Sunday night
The producer gets a massive assist by labelmate VannDa
Pain, sadness & anxiety are on full display
The anonymous Hong Kong street artist pushes boundaries with bold claims
The song is an emotional roller coaster about the feelings of dissatisfaction in modern life
Protest music in the form of Hip Pop
The MCs spit bars like there is no tomorrow
Jackson Wang’s supergroup keeps burning up concert venues & airwaves
The MC is now part of a 17-piece Chinese boy band
MC Heam & the Gully Gang rapper make a great combo
BGirl Logistx dethrones 2X champ Kastet
2021 is 1998 all over again
The Malaysian MC shares a music video about his delusions in a toxic relationship
A dedication to the friendliness of an aboriginal village
Boy group 4MIX join in the fun with some ferocious dance steps
Because gives the refurbished version a bit more oomph
Anything can happen when competitors get behind the decks
The MC is getting fed up with all the hysteria on social media
The Indie festival features many of Hong Kong’s underground Hip Hop artists
Rap Against Dictatorship is raising three fingers in the air & fighting the ban of one of their bigg ...
This weekend’s all-Asian Hip Hop & R&B show will be livestreamed on Amazon Music & Twitch
Sometimes we must confront the unfortunate truths about ourselves
The Singaporean Hip Hop star goes hard in the paint
The Chinese MC graced LiFTED’s October cover
Dubbed ‘Cute Little Savage,’ the 15-year-old Indonesian MC is here to make waves
The Thailand Hip Hop to South Korea KPop connection is strong with this one
KAWS:HOLIDAY set to return to Asia this November with a friend
The former KPop superstar is enjoying being out on her own
Micro design shop features Hong Kong-centric concept
Getting back together with a toxic ex is always a bad choice
The Vietnamese MCs illustrate the desolation of breaking up
They are joined in the metaverse by GIRIBOY, Sik-K, & JUSTHIS
The Japanese trio offers up an Alternative Hip Hop flow
The lyrical flows are as strong as bullets going through your ears
She building a new world, one blistering song at a time
Giving out the best bro advice
Point your compass North for this one
Emotionally Unavailable says if you pick the wrong shirt, you may fall through the glass to your dea ...
The video and the episode dropped concurrently
His honesty & candor are making waves internationally
The unapologetic RAMENGVRL is their first flagship artist
The Malaysian rap collective gets in on the SHEESSH phenomenon
A lot of new MCs are getting their chance to shine
The apocalypse is here & this is the soundtrack
The Japanese MC drops the visuals for the lead single off You Don’t Know
South Korea’s pH-1 joins the girl boss for a lyrical drag race
His movie is ‘under the radar’ no more
It's the second video off of YOUNGGU's sophomore album Trap King
Awich is sexy and she shows it
Lifting Vietnam’s spirit through this dark time with bars & melodies
Another banger from the Already DEADD crew
The 5-minute video features 13 rappers from 9 crews
Keep Da Vibez Goin’ is an East-West sonic deep dive
From donut selling at the local night market to winning NT$1 million
Fresh raps over Drill beats mixed with Thai instrumentation
The goal is to inspire people to be OK with talking about mental illness
Sometimes things that aren’t meant to be together fit perfectly
For 46 years, the Thai government has refused to acknowledge what happened
The music giant is launching DJ Mixes in 8 territories
A Filipino marriage story unravels through comedic battle scenes
These 7 MCs from India have got something big to say
The sultry R&B singer is on quite a journey
Three minutes of dope rhymes & chaos
Have some ETH? Two Ramengvrl covers are available for purchase today
‘Tomorrow Forever’ takes that old Cambodian sound and remixes it for 2021
Hard work is the key to success
Metal Rap master DJ Slide helped produce the funky track
Korean MC Reddy stops by to drop a guest verse
Preduce Skateboards is rolling out a food porn deck collaboration with photographer Kanrapee
‘Money’ outsold Drake, Future, Young Thug, Lil Nas X, & Jack Harlow
'9ucci REMIX' juga menampilkan Paloalto, Jessi, UNEDUCATED KID & The Quiett
The single off his 2025 album is a glimpse of what a day of Young Yujiro is like
Is KHop ready for a gender-fluid rapper?
Get motivated with the Asian Rap star
The Mudd Bruddaz representative performed his recent hit 'Opulent’
A soulful & poetic love Rap retells the story
Filipino MCs Astro, Dcoy, Honcho, Layzie Fu, Mike Kosa, Pricetagg, & Zargon rip the track
Live Hip Hop is alive & well in Hong Kong
The ‘9ucci REMIX’ also features Paloalto, Jessi, UNEDUCATED KID & The Quiett
If you think you are a boss, you need a Tibetan Tiger rug
Is it possible that Trap music is slowing down?
The group amplifies Asian voices with their 10-track album
The rapper screams and yells on ‘Live Long and Soul Lives [영원히, 영혼이 살아]’
Thailand’s hypest crew shoots it up in an explosive cyberpunk video
The aim is to shift value back to creators
The blazing single rolls out the red carpet for KH & FIIXD
Japanese MCs adding freshness as they expand Asian Hip Hop
Yung Raja, YAØ & YHB Sleepsalot join the party
The South Korean rapper pays homage to Golden Era greats
Opportunities are created with hard work
‘Hungry for Beats and Rhymes’ is a tribute to Hip Hop’s pioneers
Straight outta Papua with a home-grown Reggaeton track
Breakdancing will officially be a part of the next Olympics & accomplished athletes are already prep
The video is breaking records left and right
The 2 trades verses about their own stories
Who needs Supreme when you can have Indonesian chicken noodles printed on your tee?
Korean rappers create a bumping Old School winner
Korea’s original Hip Hop reality show returns on October 1
A stellar lineup with Hip Hop prodigies & rising Indie stars awaits you this September
Catch a glimpse of their upcoming Blunt Brothers EP
The victory sends her to South Africa for the world finals
The rapper & KPop band have teamed up for a remix to ‘Butter’
The Surabaya-based artist slays rumors with her latest single
He enlists Chinese rappers XZT & BLOW FEVER as well as Taiwanese rappers SHADOW PROJECT
B-Boying, krumping, Hip Hop & waacking are all represented
Australians of every background pay tribute to the late rapper’s legacy
The Hip Hop supergroup also includes ICE, J.Sheon, & Karencici
His full-length album, natural high, has also been released
Track produced by Hong Kong beatmaker SILVERSTRIKE
The collab is part of realme Malaysia’s new phone campaign
The cover & the animated 3D version can be purchased with ETH
9 new tracks have been added for the deluxe version of the album Higher
The five-hour livestream gets Japanese competitors ready for the DMC Battle for World Supremacy
The Long Beach Cali rapper is leading up to his next album
No mistakes. No do-overs. Whatever it takes.
Hoodies and pillows are the first teases
The struggle unfolds with a slow-burning Rap & singing by Yanchan
‘Galipette’ gets a remix with BIBI and becomes trilingual
The former 2NE1 leader brings some serious heat
Two astronauts vamp it up on the sepia-tinged planet
The Malaysian MC drops bars about being bullied in school
The Japanese-American rapper flexes his bilingual flow on new single ‘CHU-HI’
‘LÒNG VÒNG SÀI GÒN’ celebrates Saigon pride during lockdown
The underground rapper won 3 statues at the Golden Melody Awards
Singapore reveals its 20 finalists vying for a spot in the Asia-Pacific finals
The Filipino newcomer fires up hot bars to prove his name
The Louis Park Westside Bloods are on the come up
The follow-up to his mega-hit ‘Time to Rise’
There’s a lot of talent with nearly 40 performers over 14.5 hours
The creative collective aims to make waves with high concept Hip Hop
Mongolia’s first ‘couple’ of Hip Hop surprise fans with a demo
‘BBSSYYGG’ is the first thing people hear at the start of Season 2
“This song was paying homage and shouting out everybody that got me here.”
The fast-rising single was produced by Hong Kong’s SILVERSTRIKE
A beautiful collab among some of Pakistani Hip Hop’s big names
Rappers VannDa & Réjizz are among 28 acts playing this September
The empire-building rapper reveals his big plans
The directors are currently pushing to add the film to Netflix
The Hip Hop duo changes their name & releases their highly anticipated THE HYLIFE EP
The 10-minute short film is inspired by 90s Pinoy-style action films
It’s time to take a trip to funky town
On ‘Lazy Susan,’ the rapper teams up with Rich Brian, Warren Hue, & Masawei
If you add a rapper to a KPop song, does that make it a Hip Hop track?
The clip features the Japanese rappers in a CGI wonderland
‘Painting with Suwage’ is a 3-minute sonic adventure
The Korean and Japanese MCs also invite some guests to their party
Started from the bottom now K-Clique is here
The Korean-American continues his unconventional rise through the industry
GOODMOODGOKU, Lil Wuyn, & Dycal Siahaan are going to be there for each other no matter what
First single for Warner Music’s Juuice Drops label
Sexy is coming back from London to Thailand
The song celebrates the team’s broadcast debut on August 8 against its rival T1
The decade-old track is bringing back a lot of memories in the Philippines
Jun Kung, 1Ding, TIAB & ProdiG join forces for an unforgettable night
The Trap banger is quirky, banging, & brings all the vibes
The creative entity’s latest work resonates in the heart & soul
His YouTube channel shows what Asian youths are exposed to on the streets of California
The TikTok smash hit ‘2 Phút Hơn’ gets a guest verse from the platinum-selling rapper
The video features animated aliens and a premium gaming laptop by Dell
The Vietnamese rappers offer up 2 hot diss tracks
The Korean rapper takes no prisoners with his new mixtape
For the 4 Filipino MCs, actions speak louder than words
First single for the newly independent Japanese artist
The Pinoy OG is back to drop life science
Arivu, SIRI, Hunumankind, & NJ join forces to elevate the Southside
The Thai rapper’s first full album is packed with slick lyrics & satirical takes
The rapper has already been released after pleading guilty & paying a fine
LB Spiffy, Tuju, Pyra, & SANTAWORLDVIEW join the Hong Kong MC on the tracks
The Hindi Rap star looks within to find out who he really is
Esports and Hip Hop come together for her new single ‘Together’
Night at the Beach collection symbolizes East-West cultural unity
The Chinese-Canadian rapper has been accused of raping underage girls
Vietnam’s QNT, RPT Orijinn, RZ Mas, Gừng, & Wxrdie get to unload their swag on the bouncy track
The Already Deadd crew tap in with another street banger
Cerebral palsy has not stopped him venturing into Hip Hop with the uplifting track ‘Relax’
The jazzy ‘Life is Good’ features VIGORMAN, Hiplin, SNEEEZE & Rin音
The cross-border collab comes up strong on the new remix
Autotune plus Mumble Rap equals a moody hit
The graffiti legend and Japanese streetwear brand are set to join forces
Young13dBaby, Fendighee Ricch, Cash Trippy, & YTH Chopie star on A Few Good Kids Records' first song
Congratulations goes out to DJs Yukichi and Yamagami
From pros to amateurs, everyone is jumping in
The young CEO tees off with Saran and Diamond.MQT for another banger
The story in Slodown’s love triangle is inspired by the timeless ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’
Animated versions of 2 R&B songstresses have a love affair while trailing a bunny with a jetpack
The Nepalese rapper says keep calm, stay positive & meditate
The young prodigy easily wins our heart
No one will understand the Polish lyrics about drugs and depression, right?
Baim Wong and crew drop an ode to vaping
Suboi, tlinh, & Tuimi are on fire these days
With Drill, Grime, & Garage-inspired tracks, ralph shows a lot of love for UK-oriented genres
LiFTED’s fourth cover is now available as an NFT
He may actually be the biggest thing to hit the Japanese Hip Hop scene in a long time.
With a new album, Killer Smile, the Korean Eric Andre goes for ugly but kawaii
The star hopes to raise Hip Hop’s stature with Enzy Storia featured in the video
The new track is part of an online cypher project that aims to promote Hong Kong Hip Hop
The self-proclaimed Anime Rebel serves up vanilla and spice in one track
The underground rapper has teamed up with Taiwan techno titans Diskonnected and Andy Chiu
The real-life R&B couple fell in love while writing this song
The late rapper’s life is celebrated with a Trap groover
The single is the first of four songs from his EP of the same name
The Hanoi-based Hip Hop crew goes wild on a beat by PhongKhin
The 23-year-old rapper is facing 18 months in prison
As MTV’s The Rappers separates the skilled from the wannabes, Jerry Hsieh & Cynthia Hsieh make sure ...
The Mongolian star is back with a new video for the Harry Fraud produced single
The Indonesian trio vent on patriarchy & feminism
Soulful singing & scratching amplify the psychedelic visuals
NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, & the LA Boys were not harmed during the filming of this video
Take a trip with the Thai rapper across the color spectrum
Music video to be released globally on June 18
Spreading love & positivity the Malaysian way
Kiddpsychedelic, Highthash, & Ricco join forces for Highlife Records
Taiwanese rappers are dropping bars during lockdown
ANBA jumps in to help soothe the agony of life
The OG says Hip Hop is his spiritual food for life
The Thai record label is celebrating three years in style
Moscow is the Hong Kong rapper’s first collab of 2021
The trendy anime has been praised for its distinctive music choices
The after party is the place to be for the Malaysian duo
Feather dusters are used to solve many problems in Asian households
Car culture & lyrical dexterity combine for ‘Phat Life’
The Japanese rapper goes 1 to 100 like the dollar-yen rate
The compilation will drop on June 18th
The drop includes Hawaiian shirts, T-shirts, and sweatshirts
The first signing is Asian Hip Hop pioneer Bohan Phoenix
Their new Spring/Summer 2021 collection is called ENDLESS RAIN
The cover or a 3D rendering of it can be yours for a price
This is the first appearance of a Japanese rapper since Teriyaki Boyz in Tokyo Drift
Loopy, BLOO, & Owen are part of a global remix project of the TikTok hit
‘M For Tha Money’ clip says ‘coming soon’
First teaser features some of Asia’s heavy hitters
Rapping alongside the MTV band, he sets a YouTube record
Go deep into 賴皮Mr. Skin’s mind with MC HotDog ‘hosting’
The mysterious Chinese Hip Hop group raps at a breakneck speed
The Filipino Rap Battle League is a culmination of history & culture [フィリピンのラップバトルリーグは、歴史と文化の集大成]
The Rap rookie vents at discrimination in Hong Kong
The song from the LET’S PLAY! YOU! MAKE ME SAD!!! album is here
The livestream will fundraise for the Asian Mental Health Collective
The brooding track with be blasting out of car stereos all summer long
Sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself
The Asian-American hoops star opens up to his fans
Lil Baby’s verse from the original song is rapped in Mandarin by Lil Ghost
The multi-lingual Trap banger also features Caprice & Cherry
The Tokyo-based fashionista is creating a stir with Goth Hip Hop
The track showcases Singaporean Hip Hop while the borders are still closed
With invincible powers, the rapper takes out a gang of yakuza
“I'm not accusing them of stealing, more like posing a question to the public.”
A minute and a half of lyrical mayhem on a beat by GHZI PUR
HKWALLS fascinating exhibition shows the past & the future of graffiti
Tizzy T has put the past behind him and wants to forge a new path
Frenzzy & Sikander Kahlon join in on the lyrical battlefield
This collector’s item is limited to 300 pieces & comes with a graphic tee
She urged women to have more consideration for men
The Singaporean Indie rapper’s first release of 2021 is a 2-minute Punk Rap
Catch a glimpse of the seminal movement up close in Hong Kong
The free-runner-turned-rapper’s debut features a guest appearance by legendary bolero singer Tùng Ch
One of the most anticipated Hip Hop shows in China this year just kicked off
“"Restraint as a form of discipline is something a lot of people in my culture experienced growing u ...
The office grind has nothing on the rap game
His full album Mr. Enjoy Da Money 2 will be out in three parts over the next 2 weeks
Retrofuturism is a portal into an eerie dystopia
Their previous track ‘Pajama Party’ went viral on TikTok
17 muralists worked together to make a 230-meter open-air gallery in Kampong Gelam
The LoFi Hip Hop matches the lush surroundings perfectly
The crowd went crazy because the show proved the Higher Brothers weren’t breaking up
The first single off her new EP Life is a Bi… shows a provocative side of the singer
Six Singaporean artists band together for ‘Who Could Imagine’
Glitch Hop & Punk Rock meet in the alleys of Hong Kong
The collab consist of a mini-album, hat, T-shirts, & an assortment of accessories
A physical archive of his artistic career
One of the most influential Korean Hip Hop artists is back
The winners will compete in the world finals in Poland on November 5 & 6
South Korean Hip Hop music has some talented newcomers
“Bro...have you seen my lighter?”
The boys have a wild night out in a seedy part of Taipei city
Hong Kong rapper Haysen Cheng goes in on Asian hate
Crouching tiger, hidden talents
Refusing to quit music after a rough year, Axel exclaims, ‘The mic drops when I die.’
The Taiwanese rapper is back with two new videos featuring E.SO and ØZI
The shadows & neon of Hong Kong shine brightly at night
Can China's hottest Hip Hop stars make Li-Ning a fashionable streetwear brand?
‘Beautiful Day’ & ‘Ating Ang Gabi’ are the lead singles for the label’s launch
The uptempo track straddles the line between Twerk, Trap, & Bass music
It's future
A rising talent from Show Me The Money gets an assist by pH-1
You don’t want to stay at home this weekend!
The 2 talented AOMG artists get together for the mobile game MAFIA42
The streetwear brand continues its longstanding mission to bridge the East & the West
“Chopsticks are prepared like we are going to war”
What’s old is new for the Khmer youth
The Indonesian rapper released his sophomore album last November
Their first single ‘PARTiES’ features Ry-lax and MARZY
His music is the medicine for our bad days
This marks the Filipino rapper’s second international collaboration
The show features popular rappers who will perform online & in concert
The music and media entity is the home to many famous Asian Hip Hop artists
He starts off freaky with Atarashii Gakko! & then goes punktrap
Our first cover has been turned into an NFT
After a hiatus because of COVID-19, Chinese Hip Hop concerts are back
CJ’s massive 2020 hit shows no signs of slowing down
This is the first collaboration between Western and Chinese Hip-Hop queens
The unapologetically authentic things are what make Indonesia special
Their collaborative album Ligats was released in 2020
The Taiwanese duo ventures into fantastically absurd places for their new video
How much chaos can be created in two and a half minutes?
Japanese street dance is on the rise
JPS Gallery’s interactive exhibit includes collaborative works from Cope 2, China Lam & Afa Annfa
What makes ASH ISLAND stand out is the use of Hip Hop mixed with 90s rock
His soft & melodic voice adds a fresh touch to the local Hong Kong music scene
She’s the only Korean artist to make the cut
1 part therapy, 1 part healing session & all the way dope
Does the rapper want to be the Wiz Khalifa of Thailand?
The line separating subculture and mainstream art gets thinner day by day
‘The Purge’ won for Video of the Year
The Malaysian rapper greenscreens himself into the video to keep people from being lonely
25 artists will perform for 11 hours during the festival
40 high school students battle it out with help from superstars in Korean Hip Hop
In a blow to many underground & indie artists, the Great Firewall strikes again
In a culture dominated by men, Hip Hop Girl aims to bring the female to the front
With the gigantic push by MTV, Hip Hop has a chance to show the public its skills
