Russian musicians have been appropriating hip hop culture since the early ‘90s, but it’s only in recent years that the scene has flourished, prompting big brands to pay close attention to the genre. What has pushed rap up from the underground and to the top of Russia’s musical food chain?

We're as frugal with our time as we are with our money. So it's no surprise that we're neither prepared to pay for the cinema nor wait for films to leave the box office; piracy is rife. Popcorn Time – ‘the Netflix of piracy’ – is making illegal downloads feel more normal and less criminal than ever.

As the online world plays an increasing role in our lives, we’re giving companies more control over our intangible purchases. Canvas8 spoke to Aaron Perzanowski, co-author ofThe End of Ownership: Personal Property in The Digital Economy, to understand how people feel about owning digital goods.