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10 of the best
A Tribe Called Quest – 10 of the best

With socially conscious lyrics, infectious boom-bap rhythms and jazz loops, A Tribe Called Quest’s 90s ‘backpack rap’ has stayed fresh until the Trump era

Published: 21 Jun 2017

10 of the best
De La Soul – 10 of the best

With their new album And the Anonymous Nobody out now, let’s relive the career of the Daisy Age pioneers

Published: 31 Aug 2016

Kanye West's Adidas designs revealed – and three other rappers who adore trainers

From Run DMC’s love of Superstars to Nas’ lyrics about Nike, rappers and trainers go together like Kim and Kanye. But how does West’s collaboration with Adidas shape up?

Published: 9 Feb 2015