“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
The Thai MC has it all
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
JP rockets up to number 2 on a collab with a true Don of the art world
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”
Enter: 1300, Lee Young Ji, Huh, JMIN & Luci Gang
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.”
The movement that started with Gully Rap is now commanding mainstream cross-genre success
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
The past, present & future of Hip Hop all made the weekend something special
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
The world champion DJ is storytelling in a different way
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
The Magic Man was everywhere
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 Korean MC rocked the globe this year
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
“It’s Far East Disney with a side of chaos, Punk rebellion, Miami heat, Korean spice & family love.”
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”
“I like to compare my life to a lotus, born out of the mud into a beautiful flower.”
“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
“The truth is very powerful.”
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’ ...
The talent pool keeps growing and growing
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
Taiwan’s leading female street artist makes the move from the streets to the gallery
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
“Hip hop was always my favorite genre because it allows you to storytell”
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 ...
“I see myself being the standard of what it means to be an Asian Hip Hop artist in the decades to co ...
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
VannDa is really putting Cambodian Hip Hop on the map
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
Asian Hip Hop’s top 50 artists ranked
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”
Be kind clothing label’s founder creates club-ready bespoke knit pieces
“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 ...
LiFTED talked to 6 Asian Hip Hop artists about Lunar New Year traditions
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
A list of 10 was impossible, so we added a few honorable mentions
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
PLEASE RECONNECT CONTROLLER is a ‘fun, colorful movie filled with randomness, happiness, & heartbrea ...
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 ...
LiFTED chats with 2 of the 5 finalists for Vans Musicians Wanted Asia Pacific
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
“I was impressed by the uniqueness of graffiti. It is conventional and accessible to everyone."
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
“Mental health should be everyone’s first priority, especially in the entertainment industry”
“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
While anime has influenced Hip Hop in many ways, the reverse is also true
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
A huge area on the side of a cliff is turning into a Hip Hop paradise
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
Daft Punk is dead! Long live Daft Punk!
