Chika Takai moved from Tokyo to Atlanta as a student, later becoming a dancer and DJ for the Atlanta Hawks. When Megan Thee Stallion’s viral 2024 hit “Mamushi” was released, listeners were surprised ...

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese hip-hop queen Awich is in full collab mode, dropping back-to-back high-profile releases that show Asian hip-hop isn’t just crossing borders — it’s connecting artists who ...

Balancing a large drink and a tray of loaded nachos in one hand, I walk up the steep stairs to my seat at the top level of Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. I hear the music before I see her. A bass-heavy ...