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Spiritual storytelling: Charisse C’s fluid amapiano sets are building a bridge between continents

Adele Walton speaks to the Zimbabwean-born DJ Charisse C about viral moments, instinct and reconnecting with her roots

Why do the Grammys get dance music so wrong? Mixmag investigates

Grammy nominations are often the subject of debate and controversy — but how are they chosen? Annabel Ross demystifies the voting process and explores why the awards juggernaut has become a dubious honour

The Sounds of Seoul in 10 tracks — curated by Balming Tiger

The self-described "alternative K-pop" collective give insight into the sonic landscape of the South Korean capital

BMF: The True Story Of The Black Mafia Family

Bryson “Boom” Paul explores how a drug trafficking empire funded Detroit hip hop’s most controversial label and promotion agency

Why dance music culture needs to pay more respect to MCs

MCs have been instrumental to the development of dance music and are the life force of many of the world’s most incendiary raves

20 of the best Detroit rap tracks

Essential songs that helped to solidify the city’s position as a hip hop powerhouse

17 of the best shots from Costa Rica’s thrilling Ocaso Festival

The five-dayer went ahead earlier this month for a scintillating sixth edition

Iranian rapper SÄYE SKYE: “They go after us because they know the power of art”

Revolutionary rapper SÄYE SKYE has escaped kidnap and been chased from his home country for standing up for his beliefs. He speaks to Shayan about fighting a vicious dictatorship and the power of music

14 vibrant photos capturing the energy of bass music from the 2000s to the present day

Longtime fabric photographer Sarah Ginn marks her comeback to the music industry with hundreds of pictures from parties across drum ‘n’ bass, dubstep, house and much more

Who are the Flenorys? A guide to the Black Mafia Family, hip hop’s most notorious crime empire

Upon the start of BMF season two, we take a look at the stories of each of the family members at the heart of the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced show

Extra! Extra!: Fiasco! is the queer party sensation inviting London's clubbers to get scandalous

We've got the inside scoop on Fiasco!, the effervescent LGBTQIA+ party showcasing the fun and flawlessness of Black talent

New blueprint: How Jyoty grew from rave lifer to DJ phenomenon

From raving underage in Amsterdam and working London club doors to building a cult socials following and selling out clubs on her own, Jyoty has put in the hours and earned her position as the internet's favourite DJ. She speaks to Seb Wheeler about her journey, building community and refusing to accept limitations

The top 24 artists to check out in 2023

The artists to watch in 2023

10 photographs of Beyond The Valley's ultimate New Years' Eve celebration

KAYTRANDA, SHYGIRL, Honey Dijon and more gave festival-goers an unforgettable final day of 2022

Amapiano powerhouse: The irresistible charm of Musa Keys

Madzadza Miya speaks to triple threat amapiano star Musa Keys about inspiring new evolutions in amapiano, fashion and the importance of being independent

RIP Maxi Jazz: The sacred voice of Faithless who made dancefloors transcendent

Annabel Ross speaks to Sister Bliss and pays tribute to Maxi Jazz, the spiritual messenger who elevated Faithless' music beyond rave bangers

The best DJ mixes of the year 2022

Mixmag's guide to the best DJ mixes of 2022

The best albums and EPs of the year 2022

Mixmag's guide to the best albums and EPs of the year

The best tracks of the year 2022

Mixmag's guide to the best tracks of the year 2022

From Medellín To Manchester: Inside The Rise Of Tusi, Colombia's 'Pink Cocaine'

Europe's party scene is suddenly awash with a bright pink substance commonly known as tusi — but what is it? And where has it come from? David Hillier investigates

The 15 Top Live Acts Of The Year 2022

Live shows are enabling producers to create unique experiences for dancefloors