For this week’s edition of How to Be Outside, Inside, we linked with Fatboi Sharif, who’s just released his new album, Endocrine. Tap in below to learn about how he takes advantage of a special Brooklyn happy hour before heading off into a night of low-key fun. Okayplayer: Where do you go in NYC when you want to be outside without being “outside”?Fatboi Sharif: For me to get right for […]

South African star Tyla has been steadily rolling out new songs from her upcoming sophomore album, revealing more sides of her musical identity in the process. While she promised “full-on rap songs” in a recent interview, her latest single, “Is It,” is more in line with the songs she’s best known for, featuring a pulsating, dance floor-ready bass line, and a tempting come-on in the chorus. “Is it wrong that […]

There are many ways rappers try to stand out from the crowd. A certain look is one thing that can grab fans' attention. Through the years, covering their faces has been a shtick that has seemed to work for several hip-hop artists.Rappers Wearing MasksOne of the most shining examples of a masked rap avenger is MF Doom, who was famously known for concealing his face behind a mask similar to […]