Dean is a Dublin, Ireland-based journalist and critic. In addition to Passion of the Weiss, his work has appeared in Wax Poetics, NME, Pitchfork, Clash and The Irish Times, among others. Get at him on Twitter: @deanvannguyen
| RIP C Struggs, A Dallas Legend | August 13, 2018 |
Dean Van Nguyen pens a heartfelt benediction for Dallas legend C Struggs.
Dean Van Nguyen breaks down C Struggs' 'Why Not Hustle 2.'
Dean Van Nguyen breaks down Ryan Porter's now (old) LP, 'The Optimist.'
| 14k Heaven: Payroll Giovanni and Cardo Return with ‘Big Bossin’ Vol. 2’ | February 12, 2018 |
Payroll Giovanni and Cardo reunite for the excellent Big Bossin' Vol. 2.
| iPhone Assassin: The Scintillating Rise of Molly Brazy | January 29, 2018 |
Dean Van Nguyen explains why Molly Brazy may be the next big thing.
| ‘Bout It, ‘Bout It: Cam’ron gets with ‘The Program’ | December 11, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen breaks down 'The Program,' the newest mixtape from Cam'ron.
| Best Two: NxWorries Re-Invent The Remix | November 16, 2017 |
On the remix album from the rising Stones Throw stars
| 100 Round Goon: The Thrilling Rise of Q Da Fool | October 25, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at rising star Q Da Fool.
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the UK's best new R&B duo, S4U.
| Puff Daddy’s ‘No Way Out’ Turns 20 | June 30, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes an extensive look at 'No Way Out,' 20 years later.
