Boldly unique vocals and the slick blending of melody and rap spearhead the uniquely catchy and confident anthems from rapper and artist Unk Da Chef.
Just Keep It Real is one of a handful of original singles and videos to emerge from this creative corner, and showcases the memorable balancing of professionalism and heart that Unk Da Chef brings to the scene.
Produced by Young X, Just Keep It Real unites passionate vocals, a catchy hook and contemporary trap sound-play, for an anthemic and distinct approach to Hip Hop – a style that resounds across much of the Unk Da Chef catalogue.
Elsewhere Unk Da Chef’s influences branch out into the grittier side of heavy and darker rap, still with that volume and passion inherent in the leading voice.
Morally Bankrupt is a fearlessly scornful ode to betrayal, and features a modern production with classic to old-school storytelling and theatrical performances lighting up a devotedly comical yet cutting ode to relationship turmoil.
Simple yet striking production from Young X again backs the flow and character of Unk Da Chef with faultless precision and vibes, matching his energy and bringing out an unmistakable alternative anthem that’s both hateful and empowering in its commitment to the cause.
Just two months earlier, Unk Da Chef portrayed yet another side to his artistry, with the mellow and intimate mood and emotions of Galaxy.
This smooth and sultry track highlights a more laid-back, playful and calm hook, with passionate vocals again proving a defiant thread across all of Unk’s releases to date. The contrast between the chilled chorus and the bigger-beat of the verses works well to make this another stand-out track from his repertoire.
Then for Pain, Unk delves into the deeply personal and genuine, getting vulnerable and again uniting melody and rap for a free-flowing ode to individual difficulty and journey that’s both motivational and moving.
Unk intertwines poetry and street rap references with subtlety and style throughout this piano-led trap mix, and maintains his sense of story and purpose every step of the way.
Flipping the script once more is the intriguing Payless Shoes, intense vocal effects and a full-throttle tempo paying tribute to the more modern sounds of hip hop. Still Unk holds close to his own identity as an artist, utilising melody and rap without concern, and offering a detailed and again revealing storyline that helps further bridge the gap between performer and audience.
The intentions are to inspire and connect, to be authentic and to entertain and impress at the same time. Unk Da Chef’s collection continues to feed into that goal.
Finally we look back to the iconic I’m Feeling, a video noting tens of thousands of streams, and a haunting piano backdrop that’s quick to set the mood for reflection and classic rap flows. Unk presents one more story of substance and depth, letting his natural voice and energy captivate across a bold but meaningful lyrical venture. It’s a great production as ever, unmistakable in its riff and delivery alike, and marks another easy highlight from the swiftly expanding Unk Da Chef collection of original tracks and videos.
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