#It’s feeling like a skaiwater summer

#It’s feeling like a skaiwater summer

The Nottingham rapper and producer refracts their omnivorous music taste into a singular vision on their new album #gigi. skaiwater. Photo via publicist.   skaiwater is nonbinary and uses he, she, and they pronouns; this interview uses the singular they for consistency. skaiwater “hates asking for help,” they admit halfway through our call, but that…

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#New Music Friday: Listen to new projects from skaiwater, Zsela, Martha Skye Murphy, and more

#New Music Friday: Listen to new projects from skaiwater, Zsela, Martha Skye Murphy, and more

Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup. (L) skaiwater. Photo via publicist. (M) Zsela. Photo by Rob Kulisek. (R) Martha Skye Murphy. Photo via publicist.   Every Friday, The FADER’s writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on skaiwater’s #gigi, Zsela’s Big…

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#What the hell happened at the YSL RICO trial?

#What the hell happened at the YSL RICO trial?

Accusations of a secret meeting between the judge, prosecution, and a key witness have thrown rap’s biggest trial into disarray. A Georgia criminal defense attorney breaks down the big questions. Young Thug. Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images.   Prior to this week, it had been a relatively sleepy few months for the RICO trial of…

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