タイの小さな村から、中国の裏路地、そしてネパールの首相官邸まで。アジアのヒップホップはかつてないほど強力に発展している。
ムエタイのリングから『Show Me the Money』、そして『MILLI JAA EHH! ASIA TOUR 2026』まで、タイ最大のラップスターは決して引き下がらない。
今回はベトナム、韓国、インドネシアのヒップホップ注目曲をピックアップ。
「もし想像力がジャンルのルールを完全に無視したら、何が起きると思う？」
年齢や国籍、ファッションも異なる多様な人々が集結。刺激と驚きに満ちた壮大なビジュアルを楽しんだ。
『Mellow Mellow』 シリーズ最新作のコンセプトや制作プロセスから自身にとっての「Chill Pop」、タイ移住の経緯などについて、話を聞いた。
中国ラップシーンの新鋭とメンフィス・ラップのOGにそれぞれのキャリアやコラボ曲「The Diplomat」について話を聞いた。
「来てくれている子たちがすごくバイブしてくれていたんで最高でした！TRENDY！」
当日は約1時間半に渡り、1万人規模のアリーナ『TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO』が熱狂に包まれた。
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Tokyoのために来日したタイのラップクイーンにインタビュー。
台湾のマルチアーティストが初のコンセプトアルバムと創作の哲学を語る。
世界的な注目を集めるUKラップシーンの頂点を体感せよ。
約500台のカスタムカーなどが集結した会場では、トップドライバーによる圧巻のドリフトパフォーマンスなども披露された。
来日公演の舞台裏やサプライズの可能性からジャクソン・ファミリーの貴重なエピソードまで幅広く話を聞いた。
15年以上シーンの最前線に立ち続ける韓国OGラッパーが自身のヒップホップ哲学を語る。
負けても、何度でも立ち上がる存在になりたい。
リスナーもプレイヤーも増えた。リアルもフェイクも含めて。
累計グラミー7冠、全米チャートを席巻する実績は”伊達じゃない”。
“I want to be someone who keeps standing back up no matter how many times I fall”
「人生は当たり前じゃないから、感謝すること」
"Daft Punkは死んだ！Daft Punk万歳！"
“There are more listeners and players in the game—both real and fake ones.”
“Participating isn’t enough, especially for as long as I’ve been in the game”
As the Year of the Horse gallops in, LiFTED takes a stab at 2026 predictions
See who, where & what defined Asian Hip Hop in 2025
“The 2000s era pretty much represents the original me to be honest”
“One of my biggest life goals is to understand music from every genre, every style, from all around ...
“Hip hop taught me to be real. It’s where I can speak my truth, stay true to my vibe, and hustle for ...
“It’s pure hunger that’s driving me. It’s that urge to be the best that makes me push out consistent ...
“I’m just making the music I want to make & I’m happy to let people know that I’m from Hong Kong whe ...
“Genre is a classifier, not a boundary.”
Hong Kong & Taiwan come together for a genre-bending, border-breaking live show at Echo of…
The Road to FAM ended on the high note of MILLI getting ‘SICK WITH IT’ at a historic train station c ...
“No matter how many curve balls life throws at you, you have to power through it.’
Fresh & live for 2025
KR$NA is kicking down doors & taking names
Divine’s style, swag, and business prowess lead by example for a new generation of Indian MCs
From Only Fans to world tours, the OG Asian Hip Hop superstar can do whatever he pleases
Indonesia's finest collabed with big names, started to DJ her Going Noodles parties & was on Rap of ...
JP The Wavy blurs the lines between music, fashion & art
From a rebrand to 'Tomodachi' and a feature with Megan Thee Stallion, Yuki's star shines bright
VannDa is doing things in the international field that have never been done by a Cambodian artist be ...
Meet the 50 hottest MCs turning heads, bending genres & breaking down borders
The Okinawan MC is number 1 on the LiFTED 50 for the second year in a row
“I want to put out one of the best albums to ever come out of South Asia.”
“Bringing Cambodian music into new spaces can feel overwhelming and scary at times. There’s no clear ...
“I’m extremely grateful to still be doing this thing I love so much. Creating, performing, and just ...
“In most of my verses, I try to switch flows and preach in English and then drop knowledge in Hindi ...
The duo performed live at secret Louis Vuitton Art Basel HK party
Cheers to many more
The OG MC is at ComplexCon HK this weekend to perform & debut his Regular apparel line
“I believe that Allah has bestowed upon me this gift of rapping and it is his will that I am a rappe ...
“I feel we can confidently deliver our music to any audience in any location.”
“I knew from the start that I wanted to be a part of Japan’s music scene.”
Bringing South Asian culture to the mainstream with DESI TRILL MUSIC’s Ty-Ty Smith & Shabz Naqvi
“I’ve gone through tough times, but I’ve learned, grown, and refined myself into the best version of ...
East-West collabs, homegrown streetwear & noodle diplomacy
From Breaking at the Olympics to Bohan in Hong Kong
This year was stacked from the top to the bottom
“I want to create music that can represent Japan and Asia well”
“I’m excited not just to perform but to absorb everything that’s going on around me”
Central Cee & Creepy Nuts electrify the crowd
He & Leon Fanourakis have just released THE GRIFFIN TAPES
The 2nd edition of Rolling Loud Thailand was jubilant celebration of Hip Hop
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
From Phuket to the Pinnacle of Thai Hip Hop
“Great music is either strongly loved or hated. It sparks conversations, while everything else comes ...
“I want to keep being the best rapper I can be at every moment.”
“Johor Baharu is home & we’re proud to represent it in everything we do.”
“I’ve been inspired to try different things in my own sound and hoped to provide listeners with mad ...
A brief look into the history of Breaking, the Singaporean scene & what the Olympics stage means
Digi Ghetto has conquered China & is ready for the world
Mr. OnlyFans is getting 'McNasty' with it
This lyrical master is the pride of the Philippines
Jessi took charge of her career in 2023 & 2024
RAMENGVRL's live shows around Asia are becoming legendary
The king of Indian Hip Hop makes moves for the top spot
Divine's life is a human highlight reel
There has been one name that has been in everyone’s mouth this year
This year it’s ladies first
“We can't all go to a party bringing the same food.”
“If only more importance was put on artistry and individuality than celebrity, we might have a more ...
“I don't want to confine myself to a specific genre”
“Playing cat and mouse while painting illegal spots is a dance for only the ones with the rhythm”
Hong Kong hosted the three-day art, culture & music fest
Reminiscing at some quotes from the best artists in the world
Malaysia’s Rap Queen steps out of her comfort bubble on the UKG-influenced ‘Big Fish’
An interview with the owners & photos of the hottest underground Hip Hop club in Cambodia
Enter MFS, Kazuo, Watson, Bene Baby & Sticky Buds
“Right now, we're focused on breaking our own boundaries & pushing forward.”
“In 2023, I learned a lot, made connections and friends from other countries, and had a chance to in ...
Each year, LiFTED predicts what will be hot for the upcoming year
The past 365 days had some amazing moments
2023 was a banner year for Asian Hip Hop visuals
“We make music for ourselves first, and that’s the reason we’ve never confined ourselves to any spec ...
The last 365 days have been filled with amazing shows & celebrations
“It's the power of the genre to tell stories and convey emotions”
A journey through the border-crossing duo’s minds on their incredible 15-track album
“The goal for me is to not always have big hits but to display my creativity and just simply have fu ...
“Life is not always given so appreciate it”
“Art and humanity shall go together”
Enter SHNTI, kiyo, Hero, O $IDE MAFIA & Peaceful Gemini
“Repping the culture comes naturally”
Hip Hop turns 50 interview with one of the legendary producers, engineers, & mixers of the Golden Er ...
“We believe that every artist, regardless of status, should focus on building organic communities wh ...
The Hip Hop is 50 celebrations continue as LiFTED interviews legends in the game
A special Hip Hip 50th anniversary edition cover
Dive into Burmese Hip Hop
Thailand's OGs made a triumphant return to the scene over the last 12 months
I’m a Hip Hop artist and that’s what I wanna be forever. I don’t think I’ll go full K-pop, but there ...
88rising's marquee star is now hitting Hollywood
RAMENGVRL represents Indonesia to the core
The versatile rapper, producer & songwriter keeps on winning in 2023
The big boss MC finished first on The Big Boss & changed the game in India
The hottest MC in the hottest country for Asian Hip Hop
Even with a hint of retirement, Jay Park runs Asian Hip Hop
An exclusive interview with Asia's number one MC on the 2023 LiFTED 50 list
The second time LiFTED ranked Asia’s top 50 MCs was even harder
Enter: Deep Kalsi, Panther, Irfana, MC Altaf & Young Galib
The Singaporean MC digs deep into his psyche & opens up on his headspace
From freestyling in the lunch room to performing at Rolling Loud, the Thai rapper is all about level ...
Over 100 Hip Hop artists from the East & West gave show-stopping performances
“Hip Hop is something that is embedded in our DNA. We grew up with Hip Hop. We eat from Hip Hop. We ...
As people arrive for Rolling Loud’s first edition in Asia, check out LiFTED’s guide to Pattaya
Enter Low G, Wxrdie, Kimmese, Coldzy & Gill
“I just wanted to bring artists on tracks that I thought would elevate the project”
30 years on, the Clan rocks a new generation of fans at Clockenflap & LiFTED was there for an exclus ...
“It was a struggle to get here, but I’m so much happier. That’s all that matters to me”
LiFTED picks 5 essential Wu-Tang tracks to rap along to this Sunday
“I am not too bothered about fitting into one certain music genre. I just love the freedom of doing ...
Enter: SPRITE, SARAN, Tsunari, K.AGLET & HK
Featuring cuts from Higher Brothers, VAVA, MC JIN, ShiGGa Shay & Namewee
Enter SNAILGOD, RIFF, ASMAI, Swanz & Supahmiyagi
LiFTED looks deep into the oracle to predict what will be hot in 2023
The Storyville Mosquito has 20 mini sets, 75 puppets, 8 live cameras, 3 turntables & a string trio
The magic that needs to be experienced to be believed
With so many amazing releases this year, it was hard to pick just 10
“It is important for me to have Tagalog words in my songs. Not only does it let my listeners know I’ ...
2022 was a banner year for Asian Hip Hop videos
As people arrive for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds, check out the LiFTED guide to clubs, streetwear ...
2022 was better than 2021 and 2020, but that bar is really low
As people arrive for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds, check out the LiFTED guide to clubs, record stor ...
“Our vision is to get that first global superstar out of Southeast Asia”
Enter: FORCEPARKBOIS, Hullera, DATO’ MAW, Chronicalz & MeerFly
“More life, more music, more good vibes & smiles”
Enter: AE$OP CA$H, Mary Sue, Bazeel, BGourd & ABANGSAPAU
The former amateur boxer gives out some tips on ‘the purest form of competition’
H1GHR Music’s in-house producer makes magic while his cat judges him
“I worked with producers I haven’t worked with before to explore an even bigger spectrum of sounds”
The Bay Area MC is manifesting that Jackie Chan collab
“Our vision has always focused on making music that tells a story and captures experiences that have ...
UTH connects, supports & brings out the best in all the artists
“Music makes me what I am now”
“My goal is to always stand out like how I usually do and make the chaotic music I wanna make”
"We see ourselves being the hottest young rapper crew in all of Vietnam in the near future.”
“Sometimes I act like I’m ratchet. It makes me feel free & breaks the stereotype of the Asian female ...
These artists are all ready to break out this year
The School of Dreams founder shares his thoughts on Hip Hop as well as his massive boombox collectio ...
In Mongolia YouTube is everything, and Mrs M owns it
JP The Wavy has perfected a formula of rhyming over funky Trap beats that never gets boring
All roads in Filipino Hip Hop go through Gloc-9
Thailand’s Youngohm is a brave superstar
Jagermeister is providing creative grants to help boost Asian Hip Hop talent in 5 countries
RAMENGVRL has everything going in the right direction
The Korean OGs are having a killer 2022
The young superstar is poised to dominate Asian Hip Hop for a long time
DIVINE keeps making all the right moves
The South Korean superstar has done a lot for Asian Hip Hop
“When you have millions of views on YouTube, it becomes your tool to show them that you da shit.”
The DJ & producer is doing things that no one has ever experienced before
A snapshot of the new era of Hip Hop in Vietnam
“My medium is music & art, and nothing great comes out of working alone”
"It’s true that art comes from pain, but I’d rather share positive vibes."
“I am a symbol of the perception of change that is possible within this society”
“We slowly figured things out & once the music started catching some eyes, we never let off the gas”
“You have the freedom to create whatever you want based on whatever you like.”
With nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram, Rita Ishizuka is taking the internet by storm
“I never liked studying or reading, but if it’s about gaming, I am willing to dig into articles and ...
“I just want to create music that fulfills me and hopefully makes people feel good too.”
“I love how people react to street art. It doesn’t matter if they are thrilled or shocked, it still ...
“We are nerds at heart, but if you touch any one of us, we’d have each other's back like a real gang ...
LiFTED’s predictions for Asian Hip Hop in 2022 & beyond
LiFTED writers choose their favorites of the year
It was a very good year for Asian Hip Hop
The Cambodian MC on blowing up, Khmer music, & what comes next in 2022
The best up & coming Hip Hop talent in Asia
The project is a conversation between China & Black America in an age of pandemic & protest
It’s been an ugly year. Where do we even begin?
“Graffiti & Hip Hop culture was & still is a way to connect to any culture & country I go to paint”
“I just went with my gut feeling and did a lot of things spontaneously”
Jiggie Boy energizes his fan base by keeping it really real
The healthier hustler preaches mindfulness & wellness while rapping her daily affirmations
Put this on and all the members of Squid Game will start doing TikTok dances
The Filipino Hip Hop trailblazer looks back on his career
“I don't like to set limits on my own direction or creativity”
Spray painted street poems in China are grabbing attention
Fans in need of a boost get one more shot of ‘lyrical caffeine’
“I am my own inspo. Nuff said. Whatever I am, whatever I do, my younger self would’ve been incredibl ...
"I channeled that big D energy and kinda winged it. I may be a girl, but I can be THE man, too!"
A guide for the mystical journey of Marvel’s first superhero movie with an Asian lead
The rapper morphs into a director for #WaldoLostInTaiwan
“The importance of history is so that we can learn from our ancestors’ mistakes & not repeat them.”
The LiFTED interview plus an exclusive remix of 'Mask Up' from one of Asian Hip Hop’s major players
Hip Hop birthday is August 11 so we compare some Hip Hop superstars to their Asian counterparts
"Barbie is a beacon for my inner child"
After redefining Vietnamese Hip Hop, the 5-man crew has their eyes set on bigger things
“We used to see ourselves as a family of misfits, but now the world will call us Olympians”
The rapper drops new album No Nê & talks about her musical journey of discovery
The certified-platinum rapper tells us wussup with collabs, Minneapolis, & China tours
The Taiwanese DJ talks about moving to LA, love for RayRay, and growing a community on Twitch
“I do hope the least I could do is open the door for queer rappers after me”
“I want to touch Asia because the music scene is so diverse and rich with talent”
b2 Music and VIBE magazine release their fourth compilation in the series
His goal is to inspire & spread joy with music, fashion, & vibes
“Hip Hop really saved my life”
The Cambodian DJ picks five soulful albums that promise to brighten your day
Tabia has that “element of relatability with an underlying current of authenticity”
An insider in the West Coast Hip Hop scene breaks down his love for photography
We’ve got the scoop on Japan’s hottest MCs, parties & anime
Alex de Mora gets under the skin of the Mongolian Hip Hop scene
“Do not be restrained by formality. Be sincere to the art form.”
Mongolia’s top rapper Mrs M has been putting the work in
His new 10-song album collabs with 12 different artists
KYH is credited with kickstarting the Cambodian Hip Hop scene by letting young artists tell their re ...
Travelin’ Matt gives a true insider’s view of Bangkok’s Hip Hop scene
An East-West journey through Bohan Phoenix’s Hip Hop genesis
How often does Ramengvrl watch anime? Every single day
Under the radar Hip Hop that previews what comes next
