Built around a refreshingly simple yet increasingly fast-paced beat, Reality leads with good vibes from the outset, and depicts a leading rapper with a clear story to tell and a series of from-the-heart reflections to shine light on.
Rebecca Cullen
“I think rap right now is in a bit of a transitional period. There’s so many great artists, but I do think it’s waiting to see who’s gonna be the next stars for this next decade.”
The minimalism of Slide It lets the programmed qualities of the voice feel a little more exposed, striking up interest in the real thing – the live performance possibilities. There’s a mysterious AI tone to much of the project, but only time will tell. Alli Cazaam is definitely memorable in both name and style.
Get inspired and awakened, feel better about your day, and be prepared for more than a few sneaky earworms. Mind 3cho celebrates the wonders of the world, through fantastic songwriting and often sublime lyrical prowess, with this unique roller-coaster of an EP.
Three new releases from UAE creative producer Sarah R Jay continue to showcase the diversity and depth of her sound. Crossing the Tempest and 300 Fallen Heroes mark two new cinematic instrumentals, and both will be accompanied by EDM remixes in the very near future.
Featuring the additional talents of Rick del Castillo, Hello Houston is an upbeat earworm at its core – a timeless kind of Bruce Springsteen-inspired ode to the melodic and distorted passion of rock from a simpler era.
Composer Ube Palomino captures the imaginative freedom of instrumental expression, with the uniquely evocative, intimate to cinematic arrangements of The Hinterlands Suite.
This is something fearlessly original at present, and yet it’s also broadly appealing, creatively engaging, and instantly recognisable. That’s an uncommon fusion of qualities, and as such, Ivano Bersini has crafted something rather profound with Poems.
“I feel as though it represents a calming energy that lies within myself. A way to display that something doesn’t always need to be said for it to be expressed.”
Building up beautifully as it gathers momentum, dropping in for an infectious hook that’s fully loaded and wholly contrasts the intimacy of the verses, Want Me Dead is both familiar and unorthodox in its blending of the standard pop-rock set-up and this fearlessly gritty conceptual journey.
Following the simple strum of largely just two chords rising and falling, as well as some humble backing vocals when the energy grows, Icarus builds up unexpectedly after these opening folk-pop moments. The resounding chorus is distinctly catchy, “oh I know, I know, I know” appearing with volume and fluidity; a nostalgic nineties-esque twist that quickly elevates the entire sound and memorable style of the track.
Producer and songwriter Simone Contin captures attention beautifully, with the creatively balanced fusion of rock traits that is Nella mia testa.