18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

The FADER’s guide to the sets you can’t miss in Orlando this weekend. Che performs at Rolling Loud California 2024.   Vivian Medithi When Rolling Loud announced they were consolidating their three annual U.S. festivals into one giant weekend, I knew the lineup would be stacked. What I didn’t expect was how underground the lineup…

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A guide to skaiwater’s best songs

A guide to skaiwater’s best songs

The FADER’s latest cover star might drop your favorite song tonight. Photo by Nate Gotsis U.K. rapper-producer skaiwater is The FADER’s latest cover star. The newly independent, nonbinary artist is post-genre, post-gender, post-industry, post-everything. Their 2024 album #gigi was The FADER’s No. 1 album of 2024, and I’d argue their February album wonderful is even…

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#13 artists we’re excited about in 2025

#13 artists we’re excited about in 2025

You’re still early. Cady Siregar/ The FADER Every day, the staff of The FADER gets hundreds of emails from industry people about artists they’re claiming will be the “next big thing.” Sometimes they’re right. Most times they’re not. Either way, over the years, we’ve learned that the best indicator is still relying on our gut…

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