For the first episode of Noisey Raps, Noisey host Wilbert L. Cooper got unreal access to the LONGLIVEA$AP Tour, featuring performances by A$AP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, and Danny Brown and interviews with DJ A-Trak, Action Bronson, the Flatbush Zombies, and the Underachievers.
For the second episode of Noisey Raps, we spent 48 hours with Action Bronson on the London leg of his European tour. We ate jerk chicken, partied at the Vice-owned Old Blue Last pub, got high with renowned Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, and chatted about ladies in lycra. This episode is guest-hosted by Bronson himself. Regular host Wilbert Cooper returns next time; stay tuned! Check out the Noisey Raps playlist for more videos: http://bit.ly/13jQ3P9.
If you party with the Brick Squad, you might end up drinking a bottle of cognac and almost dying. That's what our valiant Noisey Raps host Wilbert learned backstage with Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane. Thankfully, he survived, and was able to capture one of their last on-camera appearances together before they stopped being friends. Featuring appearances from A$AP Rocky and Young Scooter.
In episode 4 of Noisey Raps host Wilbert L. Cooper meets some of the hottest MCs on the scene including Trinidad James, The Underachievers, Lil' Reese, and Fredo Santana. Just try and keep up.
We hung with Drake on the eve of his new album drop, and chilled while he played FIFA '14 with MLS superstar Tim Cahill.
In the latest edition of Noisey Raps, we chill with man of the year Schoolboy Q, who cordially invites you to strap on a bucket hat, roll a blunt in a gigantic tobacco leaf, and rediscover the true meaning of gangster rap.
We loved Danny Brown when he was wild, but we love him even more now that he's growing up. Danny Brown played Rough Trade East in London back in February, so we caught up with him to chat about coming off lean and why Miley Cyrus should be a Disney slut in private.
With a relentless style and realist portrayal of Miami's streets, Gunplay has become a favorite staple of rap. Despite enjoying great success under the Maybach Music empire, Gunplay remains a loyal and inspirational figure to the Carol City streets from which he came.
In this episode of Noisey Raps we meet Compton's own King Lil G to visit the swap meet where gangster rap was first sold, and learn what it's like to be a rising hispanic rapper in Compton.
At 21 years old DonMonique is making waves as one of the only rising female rappers in the male-dominated Brooklyn rap scene. With her debut EP Thirst Trap, DonMonique has brought a unique edge to the New York City borough's evolving sound.
In this episode of Noisey Raps we follow Long Beach's Vince Staples on the release day of his debut album Summertime '06. Catch an intimate taste of Vince's unique worldview as we shadow him through his ride to New York's XXL Freshman show.
In this episode of Noisey Raps we tag along with Fetty Wap and his deep, loyal Zoo Gang family to learn about the Paterson, New Jersey star’s rise to fame and the role his crew has played in his success.
Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Keith Ape made hip-hop history with the international hit “It G Ma” fusing Japanese and Korean lyrics with an Atlanta trap sound. After bringing their anime and Asian influenced styles to multiple tours across the US and Canada, Keith Ape and his Cohort Crew have become admired by American and international fans and artists alike.
In this special episode of Noisey Raps to celebrate International Women’s Day, we meet inspiring Zimbabwean rapper AWA who comes from the troubled southern township of Makakoba. Despite the many challenges she’s faced, from sexual blackmail to domestic violence, she is determined to not only forge a career as a hip hop artist but to tackle these issues in her music.
Over the past few years rapper Meyhem Lauren has been making a name for himself in the underground hip-hop scene. And in the last year, he’s elevated his status with his first record on Fool’s Gold called ‘Piatto D’Oro.’ We hung out with the Queens rapper in New York as he told us the plans for the rest of his year, which may or may not include spa treatments.
Born Dimitri Roger, Rich the Kid grew up in Queens, NY before settling in Atlanta as a teenager. Since beginning his career in 2013, a relentless work ethic coupled with energetic lyricism has elevated Rich to the forefront of trap music. Rich maintains a fierce touring and production schedule while also acting as CEO of Rich Forever Music. As 2017 looms, Rich stands at the precipice of global superstardom alongside fellow Atlanta rappers like Young Thug and Migos.
Meek Mill has built a career out of proudly representing Philadelphia. It’s not a new story that the rapper came from nothing; battle rapping on the streets while his friends held camcorders. Now, as he looks forward, the Dreamchaser explains what he hopes to achieve in his career next. This is Noisey Raps.
Since rising to prominence with a series of hard-hitting freestyle videos, Young M.A has taken the rap scene by storm with her combination of uncompromising lyricism and Brooklyn delivery. This past spring, her song "OOOUUU" became a national hit and inescapable fixture on New York radio. The record has received over twelve thousand radio spins and gets a million views a day on YouTube.
Spark Master Tape is an enigma, a masked, anonymous rapper in an age of celebrity and information overload, whose music has attracted attention from across the globe. In his first-ever interview, face and voice still hidden, he sat down with Noisey to explain the aims of his collective, Paper Platoon, and the power of a mask. What he offered was a vision of a whole new world.
Since the release of the viral hit "Overwhelming," Philadelphia's Matt Ox has seen local and international success with his collective Working on Dying. The 12-year-old rapper takes inspiration from artists like Eminem and Marilyn Manson, and is poised for mainstream success.
In the two years since Post Malone released his mammoth viral single, "White Iverson," his life has been a steady stream of platinum records, cigarettes, and Bud Light bottles. He's mixed lucid trap with pop, rock, and bedroom folk, rising from a SoundCloud sensation to a radio staple, writing for Kanye West, touring with Justin Bieber, and collaborating with everyone from Quavo to 2 Chainz. And, at just 22 years old, his versatility as a songwriter and artist means that his future might be even brighter than his past. In this episode of Noisey Raps, we join Post in Los Angeles to talk about his sudden rise to stardom, his love for music, and his attempts to out-cool his own father. With all the fame and fortune, he tells us, there's always someone waiting to tear him down. He doesn't care.
In this episode of Noisey Raps, we meet the mysterious SCARLXRD. This British artist is almost completely unknown to DJs and MCs in the UK rap scene. Despite this, he has a massive global fanbase and the video for his breakthrough track 'Heart Attack' has over 27 million views - not bad for someone who has only been rapping for just over a year. The question is, who is actually watching these videos and more to the point, who is f*** is SCARLXRD?
At just 19, Kimetrius Foose aka Lil Skies is leading a new wave of artists taking the step from underground internet heroes to major label recording artists. Hailing from rural Waynesboro Pennsylvania, Lil Skies has already charted two singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and signed a massive deal with Atlantic Records.
Join Will.I.Am and Taboo for a tour of Will’s new Future studios to show off the first augmented reality comic book, discusses his philosophies on AI and AI assistants, and offers a look at some of his most exciting new inventions and musical goals.
In this episode of Noisey Raps, we meet the mysterious and elusive Pete & Bas. Last year a video surfaced of the two South London pensioners, spitting over hard rap instrumentals.
Noisey catches up with Chinese rap sensation Kris Wu in Los Angeles to check out his rare car collection before heading to the studio to finish up his Billboard charting debut album Antares.
New York's most shocking rap duo, City Morgue, have catapulted to international fame thanks to the melodic rap rock vocals of ZillaKami and hard-banging verses and aesthetic of SosMula. We meet up with the elusive rap duo in Brooklyn to learn how they are redefining hardcore rap for a new generation.
Murda Beatz went from being a small town kid from Canada, to one of raps most prolific and sought after producers. This past summer we sent him out on tour with a camcorder and no rules to capture his new life at the center of the hip-hop game. Murda's documentary offers a glimpse into the chaotic world of new fame and features appearances by Skrillex, Lil Uzi Vert, G-Eazy and many more.
British Gambian artist Pa Salieu first emerged on the scene when he released his debut single ‘Frontline’ in January 2020. The song quickly went viral and became the most played track of 2020 on BBC 1Xtra. Then, in February, only two months into his new found fame, Pa was shot in the head in Coventry City Centre, luckily he survived despite having to remove 19 pieces of bullet from his skull. Pa hasn’t let the ordeal stop him. He’s released a debut mixtape to huge critical acclaim, and collaborated with unusual but exciting choices like FKA Twigs, Mahalia, Slowthai and Yusseff Dayes. NOISEY meets Pa to talk about growing up in Coventry and what the future holds for one of the UK’s most exciting artists.
After being released from prison in 2020, British rapper Potter Payper has gone from strength to strength, with a top 10 mixtape and a MOBO nomination. Having served lengthy sentences for supplying crack and heroin, Potter is more determined than ever to never go back to jail, and to prove himself as one of the greatest artists the UK has ever seen. Noisey meets Potter to talk about growing up, time in prison, and how he’s currently carving a new path with music.