hip-hop/rap
See: Jay Smallz and India Rose collaborate on ‘Do it’ Remix; watch new accompanying video
Check out the visual supplement to Smallz’s strip cub anthem ‘Do It’ today. This offering features a great verse from fellow New Jersey MC India Rose, elevating the track unquestionably. Utilising the tried and tested flute over distorted bass-kick combo, this track deserves some real spotlight this year. The remix was initially released on streaming …
Album Review: Various Artists – Judas And The Black Messiah: The Inspired Album
As a standalone album – which is how I’m viewing it, having not seen the film – it’s a good album. Sometimes that’s all you need to know, but you can also see the scaffolding for it to be more than that, and that’s something to look forward to. Having the blanks filled in. Without that context, maybe a 7.5 with room to grow
Track: YUNGMORPHEUS unveils new single ‘Sovereignty’ from forthcoming album
Go and stream stream this track today, if you have time. This has a relaxing, soulful instrumental paralleled with tranquil lyricism, not shying away from some bleak dialogue also. The record is also blessed with ceremonial strings and R&B samples ringing under braggadocios bars. The joint is produced by Ewonee, and teases the release of …
Track: Genesis Owusu reveals video for new single, Gold Chains
I’m very tempted to twin this single release in with his performance on Triple J’s Like a Version, so… I’m gonna. What you always know you’re getting from Genesis Owusu is diversity in the sounds he draws on, but something he does just as well is executing and committing to these styles, every time he …
Track: Leddie MC – Just the One Ft. Rick Fury and Seek the Northerner
After sharing a track from last years EP. Leddie Mc has finally shared a brand new track for this year. Titled ‘Just The One’ it features Rick Fury and Seek The Northerner. Regarding the track Leddie coments: “The track was mainly inspired by my absolute lack of self-discipline and the fact I’m such a lightweight …
Track: Rasstokyo transcends the Atlantic effortlessly with ‘Good Feeling’ release
UK artist Rasstokyo started out in the industry as a producer before shifting into singing and rapping. His latest release, ‘Good Feeling’ exemplifies his targeted sound well, and is executed brilliantly. Formerly known as Tokyo the Producer, he’s spent a long time perfecting a sound he calls “water music” — music with mutable energy that …
Track: DijahSB shares new single ‘By Myself’ ahead of new album
Toronto-based rapper DijahSB just gifted us with ‘By Myself’, sporting a down-tempo classic boom bap beat with a funky bassline to suit. The tune has a sprinkle of the contemporary, with a distinct guitar riff towards the final verse and chorus, present in a portion of Odd Future’s records, early last decade. The production on …
Album Review: nothing,nowhere. – Trauma Factory
Massachusetts-born rapper and singer Joe Mulherin (professionally known as nothing,nowhere.) opens a new chapter with Trauma Factory, his fourth studio album and second for Fueled by Ramen. This 15-song long outpouring of emotion is his deepest emotional venture to date. Battling ideas of pain, anxiety and heartbreak, Trauma Factory digs deep into the psyche of …
Track: Young Thug releases ‘That Go!’ feat. Meek Mill and T-Shyne, ahead of forthcoming album Slime Language 2
In keeping with Young Thug’s status as one of the most truly binary artists of the 21st century- it either clicks or it doesn’t- this is an opinion written as quickly as possible. Don’t want to let it sit. The fuzzy orchestral in the background of latest single ‘That Go!’ gives Meek Mill’s characteristically gritty vocals …
See: Slowthai wets our appetites for Tyron with surreal ‘Cancelled’ visuals
Slowthai premiered the video for ‘Cancelled’ on Tuesday, a dark reminder to everyone watching about the darker side of cancel culture. It is a bold response to those who tried to tear him down last year. The video is directed by THE REST, drawing on a swathe of classic horror movie references from scary movie …