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SKAIWATER IS POST-EVERYTHING.

Four years ago, @azothism broke big with their 2022 single “#miles,” which catapulted the Nottingham native to viral highs and major label deals. To another rapper, this might have been a happy ending — for The FADER’s latest cover star, it’s been a turbulent prologue to their current era as an independent artist, fighting against rap purists, gender norms, and industry standards to push hip-hop forward. “Bro, it's a group of kids changing how we listen to this type of music. People just gotta get with it or get left.”

skaiwater opened up about their childhood, being friends with Lil Nas X, their nonbinary identity, and leaving the major label system in a new interview with @perlucidum for the cover of The FADER.

Read skai's full FADER cover story here: https://t.co/0GyTgqXMqq

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We caught up with @joycewrice to chat about filming the office siren music video for her latest single "Crack The Code." https://t.co/asl440jCPm

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Tems has shared the music video for "What You Need."

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Charli xcx on the set of ‘Music, Fashion, Film's’ album cover shoot with Martin Scorsese, John Cale, and Marc Jacobs. 📸

"this was a really special day <3 excited for you to hear this album <3"

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@underscoresplus @Pharrell @RealChalamet @infocharlixcx

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Had to hop on the Music, Fashion, Film trend. @underscoresplus @Pharrell @RealChalamet

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Megan Thee Stallion teases a new song on Instagram.

"ALL THAT WIFEY SHIT IS DEAD."

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Devon Again says opening for Olivia Rodrigo has helped her prepare for life in the blinding spotlight:

"Watching Olivia be very boundaried and still comfortable in public, shows me that you just adjust if you have to."

Read more: https://t.co/BZYy4jKkjF

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Devon Again on Chappell Roan being a supporter of hers:

“When I’m like, 'Should I quit?' [Chappell] is like, ‘No, don’t. All you have to do is continue.' That’s the only advice that’s valuable.”

Read more: https://t.co/BZYy4jKkjF

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Story by @Tobiasfornow
Photography by Lo Harley

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Our newest GEN F star, Devon Again, is on the precipice of forever fame.

The Los Angeles singer’s big-feeling pop music can soundtrack any coming-of-age flick. With an Olivia Rodrigo support slot looming, her story is just beginning.

Read more: https://t.co/BZYy4jKkjF

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Loe Shimmy has announced his 'Pretty Girlz Run The World' tour.

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Kehlani is letting fans pick older of hers to add to her world tour setlist.

"pick 5, and i’ll add them to tour. 123… GO."

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Bugg is making some of the toughest rap songs out for Chuckyy, Nino Paid, and more. Here are 7 of our favorite songs by the Chicago producer: https://t.co/0WimlvbASa

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Rico Nasty's new song "Rituals" produced by Kenneth Blume is out now.

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loving the new feeble little horse album ‘bitknot’ so i wrote about my favorite song @thefader 🐴 https://t.co/yQsrlkEbRc

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Vince Staples has shared the music video for "Cotton."

His new album 'Cry Baby' is out June 5.

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Tinashe's new single "TOO EASY" is out Friday.

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Music has been great this year.

Tap in to see The FADER staff's favorite albums of 2026 so far.

🌹@fettywap 'Zavier'
🌞@azothism 'wonderful'
💅@thefemcels 'I Have To Get Hotter'
🎧@underscoresplus 'U'
✨@tiffdidwhat 'HALO'
🔴@isaiahrashad 'IT'S BEEN AWFUL'
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