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
| Mach-Hommy and Knxwledge Team Up on ‘The Spook’ | June 20, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen looks at 'The Spook,' the new collaboration between Mach-Hommy and Knxwledge.
| Mafioso Monster: On Payroll Giovanni’s ‘Payface’ | May 30, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at Payroll Giovanni's 'Payface.'
| Dippin’ Again: Juelz Santana’s Unlikely Comeback | March 21, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the resurgence of Juelz Santana.
| Bay Area Boomin’: On Nef the Pharaoh’s Thrilling Career | January 26, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the prolific start to Nef the Pharaoh's promising career.
| Ain’t Nothin’ but a Paris Hit: PNL and the Art of French Hip-Hop | January 3, 2017 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the fully-formed and under-appreciated French rap scene.
| Red or Dead: On YG’s “Red Friday” | December 5, 2016 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at YG's year-end surprise release, Red Friday.
| Michael Jackson’s “Invincible” Turns 15 | November 2, 2016 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes an in-depth look at Michael Jackson's Invincible, 15 years later.
| Knxwledge & .Paak 2020: On NxWorries’ Yes Lawd! | October 20, 2016 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the great collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge.
| The Stuff of Lore: Shabaka & The Ancestors’ Wisdom of Elders | September 29, 2016 |
Dean Van Nguyen takes a look at the excellent new record from Shabaka Hutchings.
| Blonde on Blond: The Return of Frank Ocean | August 27, 2016 |
Dean Van Nguyen breaks down Frank Ocean's long-awaited album, Blond.
