Elliot Sang
Elliot Sang is a 22-year-old writer and musician from Queens, New York. He is of Dominican and Chinese descent. Sang has contributed for i-D Magazine, Highsnobiety, and NextShark.
BTS’ Suga Keeps Shattering Expectations — and Social Norms
The Daegu native is an acclaimed emcee, a hotly pursued producer, and an activist pushing for social change.
Reggaeton Still Represents Puerto Rico’s Oppressed in 2019
As the commonwealth clamors with questions, its public figures must remain indebted to its survival and reparation.
Gabe 'Nandez Interview: 'Diplomacy' & Freedom
“I’m trying to deliver a message. I’ll spend hours on two bars, just like, ‘What am I saying here?’”
BTS’ RM Is a K-Pop Icon — and Hip-Hop Legend
The world’s biggest boy band began as a hip-hop group.
Bad Bunny and J Balvin’s 'OASIS' Is a Case Study in Stardom
The year is 2019 and these are your pop stars.
Why Drake’s "Successful" Remains a Millennial Male Anthem
In Drake, rap fans found a new, more “relatable” figure.
The Abortion Rights Fight Is a Hip-Hop Fight
Hip-hop is not merely an art form to be consumed; it’s a lens through which we can look at the world around us.
Kurt Cobain's Undying Influence on Modern Hip-Hop
We examine Kurt Cobain's influence on hip-hop past and present.
Music Journalism in 2019: A Roundtable
We spoke with 17 hip-hop writers about the ups and downs of the creative life.
Purple Tapes: A Letter to Logic, From a Biracial Fan
"Instead of telling us you’re biracial over and over, tell us what that means to you."
The Ballad of Jay Park, Who Is Fighting to Be Hip-Hop’s First Asian Star
The Roc Nation signee has the talent, but it's an uphill battle.