CHECK OUR AGENCY For all your social storytelling needs

HOPSIN - “Drugs & alcohol don’t have to be an option”

We had a talk with Hopsin after his show in Tilburg. He talked about what it is to be an MC, about using drugs and what it means to do everything yourself.

Interview, shot & edit by Tom Clabots

Published on 08/06/2018
Written by Sacha Claes

Redactiecoach bij Chase, filmmaker, fotograaf, DJ & pizza lover.

All new articles

Ik ga vrijwilligerswerk doen in Afrika en ik neem mee: mijn smartphone en mijn selfiestick.

Elk jaar reizen er tienduizenden vrijwilligers af naar Afrika. Ze helpen er in weeshuizen, bouwen mee een school op of geven Engelse les. Deze bezoeken kunnen goed bedoeld zijn, maar de lokale bevolking help je er niet altijd mee vooruit. Daarbovenop kunnen je altruïstische motieven ook in vraag worden gesteld wanneer je op sociale media te veel foto’s post van dit vrijwilligerswerk.

Imazi.Reine’s founder Fatima-Zohra on organising communities and decolonial feminism

Fatima-Zohra is the leader of the feminist and decolonial collective Imazi.Reine. She provides a safe space for women of color to express themselves.

‘Rafik - Do Dreams Come True’ Documentary

‘Rafik - Do Dreams Come True?’ tells the inspirational story of Rafik Bobo, a stuntman and action actor from Antwerp who even worked for Marvel. Rafik followed a bumpy road, hence the title of the movie ‘Do Dreams Come True?’. This movie will definitely inspire many.

Trailer: ‘Rafik - Do dreams come true?’

Friday, April 30 we exclusively premiere the documentary ‘Rafik - Do dreams come true?’ on Chase Music. The documentary will only be available during that weekend. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss out. Rafik the documentary - Do dream come true? Rafik the documentary...

MOOOV, Chase and Cinea are looking for creators with a passion for film.

MOOOV, Chase Academy and Cinea present a new series of Young Critics workshops at the MOOOV Film Festival, in which up-and-coming critical talent is given the opportunity to create content about film.

Standing (re)present(ations): turning second-hand clothes into stylish outfits

Turning second-hand clothes into stylish outfits, Standing (re)present(ations) aims to demonstrate that you don’t need expensive clothing to create your dream outfit. To set up this concept, a fashion stylist turns second-hand clothes into styled outfits, based on teenagers’ favorite fashion icons. When the outfits are ready,...

Get hot and heavy with our Valentine’s day playlist: boo’d up or solo!

Get hot and heavy with our Valentine's playlist. For the lovers, singles, or the smooth, silky music enthusiasts.

‘Da Yie’ and the rising success of Anthony Nti: from the RITCS to the Oscars

Young filmmaker Anthony Nti just graduated from film school and has already been shortlisted for an Oscar. We take a look at the incredible succes that 'Da Yie' has set in action.

5 new Belgian hip hop tracks to check out: Lyna, Dikke, and more!

Our first selection of 2021 is officially here and we hope you’ve been looking forward to it. Another year filled with best Belgian hip hop tracks.

Does drill music reflect or drive crime?

According to a new report by the BBC, drill music is increasingly finding its way into courtrooms around the UK. The report looked at 67 trials that occurred across the UK from 2005 onwards, where road rap and UK drill were used in evidence. The vast majority of the defendants in those...

2021: the year women will rule hip hop once and for all

International hip hop has been taken over by women the past year. We wondered how Belgian female artists are trying to win over the men-fed industry.

Develop your creative skills in the Chase Academy Postgraduate!

Our Postgraduate in Digital Content Creation at Artevelde University College is starting its second semester soon! Applications are still open so now is the time to sign up!

Tinted Souls EP10 with Shayto Badjoko: “The tattoo is a magical tool”

Agneskena is no stranger within the Chase team. She recently did an editorial about must-have accessories for winter season 2020. With her 'Tinted Souls' project, she shares the stories of individuals who, like her, are tinted by their art. This project is her way of getting in touch with...

Pasi talks us through his new single ‘Patrice’: an ode to Lumumba and Congo.

Pasi's new music video is an homage to independent Congo’s first prime minister Patrice Lumumba and an ode to the rapper's paternal country.

Youssef Swatt’s on creative resilience: ‘see your limits and surpass them’

Artist and activist Youssef Swatt's talks about the diverse ways in which he uses his social media and his community to spread awareness about social injustice in the cultural sector.

Tinted Souls EP9 with Laryssa: “My aim is to make people dream.”

5 new Belgian hip hop tracks to check out: Tiewai, Luie Louis & more!

We want to thank every artist, reader, and Belgian hip hop listener for making 2020 a little bit better by being part of the urban community. Here are the last five of this year!

COVID: How are artists & nightlife dealing with the pandemic? We asked Yung Mavu, Ruby Grace…

While the pandemic has overturned lots of people’s lives, the virus has also been a true party pooper to the music and nightlife business. The industries which have typically brought us so much joy are now the ones that are often being ignored. Shot & interview: Heloise Selleslag, Ioni...

Older