The UK’s own COLL is flying high with his own uniquely recognisable take on contemporary hip hop.
Singles
Melodically memorable, questioning yet loving, musically hypnotic – MazkhaY aims well with this one, and speaks from the heart.
Moving from intriguing to melodic then over into addictively catchy on a lyrical and rap delivery front, the single is stylish and loaded with good vibes.
As a quirky and catchy single for the summertime – UFO more than meets the mark. A lovable alternative to much of the current mainstream.
The final third delves into passionate uncertainty, the voice peaking, the guitar wandering into distortion & bends, the bass notes storming through with far more urgency.
Virginia’s Capital 4 craft a sound and style of their own with this release – a song that increasingly fuses genres and bends expectation in a refreshing way.
Fantastic song-writing, firstly – an unusually mellow hook with an addictive descending progression to it, resolving in a fresh way from the upfront clarity and ache of the verses. This one has the chemistry just right.
It’s a summer-ready anthem, laid-back when it needs to be, energizing elsewhere. The professionalism of the production allows the track to hit with passion and smooth confidence alike.
Depicting the tale of a lonely man calling upon an elusive lady of the night, STOP!! delves fearlessly into its concept and creates a smooth groove and catchy hook in the process.
The topic is writer’s block in the world of the artist – the pressure to perform and continue to create, even during times when you’re face to face with the wall of impossibility.
Introducing a brilliantly crisp and warm rock sound, with soulful vocals taking a little inspiration from the likes of Prince as much so as the heavier bands of the nineties.
We’ve all shared these ups and downs, seen the crazy, been the crazy – we may as well embrace the music as one.