Music News Weekly Rap Up by Leaf Safi Last week in hip hop has been one of if not the most exciting weeks all year. With 4 brand new albums from the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Freddie…
News The inextricable link between music and hats (Featuring Brixton) by Happy Hats off to Brixton, our NITH partner, whose timeless designs have resonated with musicians for generations For centuries, musicians have used fashion as a form of self-expression, and hats have long…
Music Meduulla’s ‘Vibe Nice’ is the golden ticket to an R&B escape, blending classic beats with a modern mood by Tammy Moir Enjoy the laid-back infectious groove of Meduulla, as she effortlessly channels the classic hip-hop vibes of the 90s If you’re on the hunt for a fresh dose of R&B to…
Music Artist on Artist: Selasie and ZPLUTO talk love, respect, and how “community is everything out West by Tammy Moir Meet Selasie and ZPLUTO, two of the most fascinating and distinctive voices in Australian music. In a thoughtful dialogue exclusively for Happy Mag, two of Western Sydney’s brightest stars —…
Music News Meet FRIDAY*, Sydney’s RnB and electronic beat sensation at our Issue 17 Party! by Happy Laid-back vibes and a killer lineup – that’s what’s cooking at our Issue 17 party, all thanks to 13 Cabs. So, let’s take a moment to get acquainted with FRIDAY*,…
Music News Trippie Redd drops double single pack ‘Save me please’ & ‘1st degree murder’ by Tammy Moir Genre-defying and wildly experimental, hip hop artist Trippie Redd is dropping not one, but two killer singles today via 10K Projects. 23-year-old Ohio native Trippie Red matches endless ingenuity with…
Music News Podcasters offer 100K bounty for Tupac’s Killers by Tammy Moir Two Podcasters from Las Vegas have offered up 100K for information that would lead to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting Tupac Shakur. Someone must be feeling hot…
Music News Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion won ‘Artist of the Year’ for empowering Black women by Amy Davidson The 2022 Webby Awards crowned Megan Thee Stallion ‘Artist of the Year’ for using social media to empower Black women. Ahead of their 26th annual ceremony, the 2022 Webby Awards…
Music Poetry Everything laid bare on Kae Tempest’s ‘The Line is a Curve’ by Tom Blain From literally the first second, Kae Tempest has returned with something unique to present to us. A poet unlike another with a synth backbeat. Showcasing their heavy and cockney British…
Music News The Library of Congress finally recognises hip hop pioneers by Robbie Mason Albums by Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest will be archived in the Library of Congress, the National Recording Registry announced today. Each year, the Librarian of Congress with…
Music News Pop Culture 2pac’s childhood poetry is being auctioned at an estimated $300k by Amy Davidson A book of unpublished childhood poems written by 2pac is now up for grabs, at an estimated value of $300,000. 2pac fans rejoice! (or don’t, depending on your budget). A…
Music News Aitch returns with ‘Baby’: a throwback to hip hop’s golden era by Robbie Mason Sampling Ashanti’s early 2000s R&B track Rock Wit U (Awww Baby), Aitch’s new single Baby has the feel of a 90s West Coast classic. In the sun-soaked video clip, Aitch…
Music News Pop Culture Princess Nokia launches powerful new single, ‘No Effort’ by Amy Davidson NYC hip hop artist, Princess Nokia has launched a new era of her music career with a powerful single, No Effort. If you’re looking for a fresh anthem to add…
