Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – updated weekly.
Hip-Hop
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Music
The Face Mix 002: Kenny Allstar
The BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ has put together a mix which merges his usual genre favourites; afrobeats to dancehall, and hip-hop covering all angles.
Music
The story behind Skinnyman’s Council Estate of Mind
Released 15 years ago, Skinnyman’s only LP is considered a UK hip-hop masterpiece.
Style
Karl Kani: “We gave the people what they wanted”
The don of hip-hop fashion talks Puffy, Nipsey Hussle and his new work with Études.
Music
The Face Mix 001: Josey Rebelle
The respected London DJ delivers a bold, energetic mix that honours The Face’s legacy.
Archive
Kelis & André 3000
May, 2004: From bun-shakin’ Kelis to André 3000 twistin’ in jockey silks, flamboyance and fun have taken over.
