88rising, a U.S.-based media company-cum-record label, set out eight years ago to bring Asian artists to the fore of the American hip-hop scene—and it’s been wildly successful. The group’s flagship ...

Joji and his longtime DJ Don Krez are gifting fans with one last summer anthem. On Wednesday night, the artists came through with "Breathe," an upbeat, atmospheric track that will appear on 88rising's ...

Not too long ago, it seemed unlikely that Japanese alt-pop group Atarashii Gakko! or Indonesian-born rapper Rich Brian would’ve been able to establish die-hard fan bases stateside. But over the years, ...

88rising has been a key driver in globalizing the music scene. Over the years, the U.S. music industry has experienced significant growth in representation, with artists achieving success in K-pop, ...

If you’re up to date on popular music, chances are you’ve heard the name “88Rising” being tossed around more than once. 88Rising is a fairly new music label behind notable artists such as Joji, the ...

Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station transformed into a high-energy runway of music, fashion, and cultural clout as 88rising’s Future Asian Music (FAM) platform wrapped its Road to FAM tour ...

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