Jay-Z's Deep Cuts

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Reappointment: The former Nigerian minister of finance has been reappointed for a second term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). 

Sylvia Yu’s Fight against Human Trafficking: the journalist and filmmaker speaks about her work fighting against modern slavery alongside her husband at their NGO, the Mekong Club.

Squabble Up: Kendrick Lamar has earned his third no. 1 hit of the year with his west coast-inspired song Squabble Up.

Meet NIKI: The Indonesian singer-songwriter opened for Taylor Swift when she was 15, and has gone to write massive hits. 

British Vogue honours Changemakers: The magazine honoured several trailblazers at its Forces for Change party, including Iraqi-born activist Nadia Murad and Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

T3 Micro: owned by Korean-American businesswoman Julie Chang, T3 Micro is a professional hairstyling tools manufacturer, and their standout product is the T3 AireBrush which is great for people with upper extremity disabilities due to its dual dryer-brush design and extended handles for a wide range of motion.

ManiMe: founded by Jooyeon Song, ManiMe offers manicures made for you through their software that generates a custom-sized set of gel nail stickers, especially for people with upper extremity disabilities.

Bhoelan: Bhoelan is an Indonesia-based brand founded by Narda Virelia that specialises in adaptive clothing for people with disabilities. Their standout product is the button down shirt with a magnetic closure instead of hard-to-use buttons.

Vietnam’s Natural Wonders: from the coastal views of Halong Bay to the rice terraces at the Tonkinese Alps, here are nine natural wonders of Vietnam you should explore. 

The Himalayan Railway: journalist Monisha Rajesh recalls her experience travelling up the foothills of the Himalayas in Northeastern India on the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Plan Your Marrakesh Trip: Plan for a time in Marrakesh with this checklist from a travel expert who lived in the city for almost 10 years.

Visit Siem Reap: as the second largest city in Cambodia and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, Siem Reap is the city to visit for adventure and calming lotus farm visits.

Your Peru Checklist: plan your trip to the thrilling colourful city of Peru with this list of essential information you must know before coming. 

Eid Al Etihad: from shopping at the Dubai mall to indulging in a hearty breakfast by Emirati Diners, here’s your full weekend itinerary for Eid Al Etihad. 

Maisoon Al Saleh on Preserving Legacy Through Art: the Emirati visual artist talks about using her art to inspire and preserve the UAE’s artistic heritage at the 53rd National Day celebrations.

Miami Art Week: the highly anticipated art week is in South Florida, and it features must-see exhibitions from artists like Keiichi Tanaami and Andrea Chung.

Cabinets & Me: take a tour of Cabinets & Me, a showroom in Bengalaru, India that features state-of-the-art designs and manufacturing of household furniture.

🎧 Tell Me: On his latest release ‘Tell Me’, German rapper and performer Jazeek raps about his vulnerability with a partner’s indecision about being loved. 

🎧 In Your Absence: Nigerian singer-songwriter Tay Iwar details his yearning over the loss of a lover in his latest single ‘In Your Absence’.

🎧 If It's Okay: Nicki Minaj, Davido, and David Guetta team up for this electric yet sober track ‘If Its Okay’ off the tenth anniversary edition of her bestselling album The Pinkprint.

📺 Moana 2: The sequel to Moana has broken records in animation, grossing over $380 million globally as it becomes Disney’s biggest opener on its first weekend.

📺 Bollywood Movies in 2025: Get into this extensive list of highly anticipated movies coming out in 2025.

Minimalist Shopping: let go of consumerism and shopping stress with Kakebo, a Japanese shopping practice, which aims to make shopping both minimalist and therapeutic.

How Black Women Rest: While celebrating the National Day of Rest (December 2), Black women speak on how they are defiantly prioritizing rest, despite societal barriers not to.

Lucky Me: From In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, this song struck a cord with everyone, even Lil Wayne who famously recited lines from the song in “Mr. Carter.” 

Dear Summer: The first solo song after his 2003 retirement. It was featured in Memphis Bleek's album 534 in 2005 but doesn’t feature any vocals from Bleek. A sole performance from Jay-Z with an acapella rap at the intro it’s a classic.

D’Evils: Jay-Z is an open book when it comes to his upbringing, and on D’Evils, he goes into the darker aspects of growing in the projects. The song is off his 1996 album Reasonable Doubt.

Come and Get Me: off his 1999 album ‘Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter’, this song shows Jay-Z rapping in detail about his growing frustration with his imminent success and its effect on how people in his old town now see him.

Skinsheet X Toyo Steel: the companies have released their collaboration: a line of lightweight and multifunctional steel skincare kits with products.

Rakuten X L’Oreal Japan: Both companies have announced their partnership, leveraging Rakuten’s AI-powered database to refine beauty experiences for consumers. 

Real Ritual X Nykaa: the makeup brand has partnered with Nykaa to strengthen its position in India’s beauty industry.