Music

Here’s a Christmas gift guide for music lovers

Music lovers take pride in being opinionated, which is a polite way of saying it’s a nightmare buying presents for them. Here’s a selection of merch, gadgets, vouchers and favourably-reviewed equipment that will steer you in the right direction.

The story behind A$AP Rocky’s game-changing debut mixtape

Live.Love.A$AP was the Harlem artist’s statement of intent, breaking away from traditional NYC rap to embrace Southern styles and helping bridge the gap between hip-hop culture and high-end fashion. 10 years later, Rocky’s cultural impact can still be felt.

100% Potter Payper: UK rap’s hardest hitter

The artist’s new mixtape, Thanks For Waiting, pays respect to those who’ve been there since the beginning. From Afrobeats to trap, it features the likes of Unknown T and Digga D, in a project bursting with witty lyricism and fresh energy.

The story of Adele in 10 tracks

Brace yourself: the British ballad queen has returned with her soaring new single Easy on Me. Here, we revisit her hits – which are some of the biggest breakup anthems ever committed to record.

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