No one does trap like the Puerto Rican Eladio Carrión, who started making funny videos on social media and is now selling out stadiums across the world, cleverly sidestepping the clichés of his genre
Born in the marginal areas of Chicago, this musical genre is similar to rap, but with rawer lyrics, harder music and its own esthetic. It has recently arrived in Europe, reaching young people of diverse backgrounds. The themes of drill music deal with life on the street, violence and a lack of hope
The Puerto Rican singer left college to focus on his music, and the bet paid off. Now, his name is synonymous with streaming milestones, successful collaborations and number one songs on all the charts
Although hip hop has made the phenomenon of ‘flexing’ popular, it’s common across professions and eras, from Picasso to Cristiano Ronaldo. Putting on a façade to impress people is also loaded with interpretations related to class and art that go beyond the surface
Two-and-a-half years after the release of the album that made him a global star, the artist is preparing to kill the past. He has a new documentary out, directed by his own LA-based production house, Little Spain. It narrates the vitality and creative process behind his music. EL PAÍS spoke with the singer about what’s been going on in his life and what’s coming next
A friend of designer Rick Owens who collaborates with artists like Charli XCX, Boys Noize and Oliver Tree, the trap artist and provocateur is turning heads in the fashion world with his bizarre and outrageous performances
Elián Valenzuela has been held for a week, accused of making threats with a weapon and holding a neighbor of his family against his will after a fight at a nightclub. His fans are posted outside the detention center to demand his release
Having achieved creative maturity after only three albums, this confident diva transcends all labels and trends, both in her music and her style
