Will Lavin

London

Music Journalist at Freelance

Senior News Editor @HipHopDX | Music Journalist | Cultural Commentator | Presenter | NBA Fan

Articles

De La Soul on 20 years of ‘The Grind Date’, unreleased Mac Miller collab and new music

4 weeks ago | nme.com | Will Lavin

De La Soul have spoken to NME about the 20th anniversary of their classic ‘The Grind Date’, as well as an unreleased Mac Miller collab, mourning Trugoy the Dove, and what the future holds. From their classic debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising,’ to their Grammy Award-winning Gorillaz collaboration ‘Feel Good Inc.’, the hip-hop legends have been earning the title of rap royalty for over 35 years – and are now celebrating two decades of their seventh album.
LA music community tell us about "tragic" impact of wildfires: "This will be felt for years"

Jan 14, 2025 | nme.com | Will Lavin

Members of the LA music community have spoken to NME about being hit hard by the fatal wildfires that continue to burn throughout the city, with a number of venues, studios and artists being affected by the devastating blaze. The destructive fires first broke out last Tuesday (January 7) and have since destroyed thousands of homes – claiming the lives of 24 people to date.
My Brother's Keeper: Method Man and Redman

Nov 28, 2024 | flipboard.com | Will Lavin

"I’m not making this up. There is no joke in this”: Billy Corgan thinks that comedian Bill Burr might be his half brother, but an unearthed video suggests that Burr was no great fan of The Smashing PumpkinsBilly Corgan and the comedian Bill Burr – well... are they related? Seriously. It has been noted by many that they do indeed look alike. Now Corgan …
My Brother's Keeper: Method Man and Redman

Nov 19, 2024 | redbull.com | Will Lavin

There’s excitement in the air at Red Bull’s Santa Monica studios. No, not because of some crazy caper a stunt team is planning, but because rap icons Method Man and Redman are in the building, shooting an episode of Red Bull Spiral alongside friend and fellow wordsmith Raekwon.
My Brother's Keeper: Wu Tang Clan's Method Man and Redman

Nov 19, 2024 | redbull.com | Will Lavin

There’s excitement in the air at Red Bull’s Santa Monica studios. No, not because of some crazy caper a stunt team is planning, but because rap icons Method Man and Redman are in the building, shooting an episode of Red Bull Spiral alongside friend and fellow wordsmith Raekwon.
So sahen die Anfänge des Hip Hop aus

Nov 12, 2024 | redbull.com | Will Lavin

Seine Bilder sind Ikonen der Musikgeschichte: Der britische Fotograf Normski hat sowohl die frühen Jahre des Hip-Hop als auch die Geburtsstunden von Techno in Detroit dokumentiert – nicht als Beobachter, sondern als Teil der Szene. Hier zeigt er Fotos, die so noch nie zu sehen waren. „Youth Against Apartheid“, Camden Town Hall, London, 1985„Dieses Bild wurde in Camden Town aufgenommen, bei einem Konzert der Hip-Hop-Allianz ‚Youth Against Apartheid‘“, erzählt der britische Hip-Hop-Fotograf Normski.
Priscilla Block Country Music Playlist

Sep 26, 2024 | redbull.com | Will Lavin

Priscilla Block is as unapologetic as they come—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter found fame thanks to her 2020 viral hit, “Just About Over You,” but it’s her bold stance on body positivity and self-love (as heard on songs such as “Thick Thighs” and “PMS”) that earned her a loyal fan base. “I struggled with my confidence for years, but now more than ever I love myself and I want people to feel that way, too,” she explains.
Inside PIZZASLIME’s Wild Boiler Room Party in LA

Sep 22, 2024 | complex.com | Will Lavin

PIZZASLIME threw a hell of a party this weekend, soundtracked by some of the best producers on the planet, including Mike WiLL Made-It, Murda Beatz, Benny Blanco.
LL COOL J proud to have invented one of the most-used meme phrases ever

Sep 5, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Will Lavin

It's very rare you'll ever catch LL COOL J not smiling - and there's a good reason for that. The legendary New York rapper, who began his career 40 years ago at the tender age of 16, lives a blessed life courtesy of his pioneering contributions to hip hop as the culture's first solo superstar.
Netflix doc showing behind-the-scenes look at iconic song is fascinating viewers

Feb 4, 2024 | joe.co.uk | Callum Boyle |Stephen Porzio |Ciara Knight |Will Lavin

Netflix doc showing behind-the-scenes look at iconic song is fascinating viewersViewers are fascinated with a new Netflix documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic pop songs in music history. Titled The Greatest Night in Pop, the new doc takes viewers inside the booth during the recording of ‘We Are The World’, the charity song involving some of the biggest names in music.