Hippo Takes On The Thames

New art installation floats into London...

Earlier this year, artist Florentjin Hofman built a 54ft rubber duck and set it off sailing down in the Nanming river in China.

Well, the artist is back, this time in London and with a giant hippo. Created using wood panels, the 21 meter long Hippo is designed to inspire Londoners, breaking up the monotony of everyday life and giving us all a lovely big smile.

The Hippo floated down the Thames earlier this week and can now be found at Nine Elms, on the South Bank, until 28 September.

Check the short film, below, with the artist who talks about why he chose the Thames as the site for his new work.

Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons: Def Jam Hits 30

Documentary featuring two legends of music...

Next month, one of Hip Hop's most legendary labels, Def Jam, reaches the 30, marked with a concert at the Barclay Centre in Brooklyn.

To celebrate, the label's original founders, Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons sat down with Noisey to reflect on their history.

In Part 1, the pair talk about why they set the label up in the first place, and how Russell persuaded LL Cool J to make a song called 'Radio'.

Watch out for a further 3 parts to drop in the coming weeks.

Chance The Rapper Ft. Social Experiment: Tap Dance

Yet another release from Chance and his Experimental pals...

Chicago born, LA-based rhymer Chance has only read had out on mixtape and a handful of tracks, yet the buzz around him is palpable.

Certainly one of Hip Hop\s most experimental new rappers, 'Tap Dance' is another unusual outing with his mates Social Experiment, which sees Chance (and we quote)  "in 6/8 time!!!"

Check the song, below.

Converse Rubber Collection

All Stars gets waterproofed...

Love everything Converse and loving this new line of Chucks. Not only is there a lovely fleece lining, the rubber upper-ed Chucks, which come in a range of fresh colours including red, yellow and purple, have a rubber sole to protect your toosties from the incoming Autumnal rain.

The All-Star Rubber collection will drop in Canada first before heading to stores around the world from 13 September.

A$AP Rocky: SVDDXNLY (Part 5)

Final part of Noisey's SVDDXNLY docu...

In this final instalment, Rocky performs at the Staples Centre in LA and hangs out with his pals Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Ferg, RiFF RaFF, ScHoolboy Q and the Harlemites (on?off? girlfriend Chanel Iman, before returning his Harlem roots to eat a dollar slice.

The Weeknd: Often (iLL BLU remix)

London duo rework Canadian's new track...

Taking it upon themselves to rework The Weeknd's new tune 'Often' just for larks, iLL BLU found themselves with the official thumb-up from Abel Tesfaye. Retaining the original feel of the track, the pair take it down to the depths of deep house.

"We knew we had something special when we finished the track. We wanted to stay true to the incredible vibe of the original version, but put our iLLBLU spin on it. Consequently, Abel liked it and has endorsed this version to be the only official remix."

Check the track, below.

Banksy: New York Documentary

New HBO documentary on political street artist..

Last October, Banksy undertook a month long street residency, in which he created 31 pieces of art in and around the city. These not only included his more familiar wall paintings, but also sculptures and installations, including a man selling actual Banksy's, worth millions, on the street. He made $400.

This HBO film directed by Chris Moukarbel, 'Banksy Does New York' follows the reaction from New Yorkers to the artists' work around the city that month.

Airing on 17 November on HBO, check the trailer, below, and follow @banksynyc on Instagram to see the images from last year.