Armed with an immense new single fusing hip hop and immersive electro-pop qualities, the ever-versatile raava kindly took part in an interview. We talk about the inspiration and design of the new single, her diverse repertoire, live show plans, and plenty more. Here’s how it went. * * * Raava – great to connect, congrats … Continued
Hip Hop
Having grown up in Jersey City, Juan Marcos Nieves – known to the scene as ROCKY – notes an eclectic background, immersed in music since just twelve years old. His passions for dancing and rapping alike led him towards an artistic identity that’s unquestionable, and as such, his original music reaches tens of thousands of listeners every month.
Self-described as ‘another unstable depressed artist’, the songwriting and voice of Afro Dope in topic and tone rings loudly as authentic and impassioned. The performance style is playful but also grounded by its own emotional integrity, and this stand tall throughout his colourful, unpredictable, and fast-growing indie catalogue.
While the music is easy and evocative to lose yourself within, there’s also plenty to unpack lyrically throughout 2007. Consider Darkest Patches, a catchy jam that seems to understand and connect with you as you navigate the darkness of modern life, but the closer you look, the more insight, the sharper the wordplay, and the more revealing the sentiments. Noah $tout does this with every track, an easy listen on the surface, but so much more depth and detail as you revisit, and that’s the gift and realness of the sound.
The quality and skill is undeniable, and the songwriting is superb – something often missing from much of independent rap. It’s a voice of value, respect, and self-belief, and this inspires as you listen through an eclectic and memorable catalogue of music.
Fallout is ideal as a starting point, a trap rhythm and dreamy keys and synths laying down a haunting, thoughtful aura, as the beat follows a mellow stop-and-start arrangement that naturally gets the mind wandering. The style is cinematic, finely built, with central melodies that feel fresh, and a kind of impending intensity that always lingers amidst these panned, sweeping sounds and effects.
New music for days and a constant flow of listeners have seen Meet Boooshman build up an impressive audience in recent months. His latest EP Don’t Get Boomed: Lady Boomers was conceptually unique, and vastly well-received.
Catchy pop hooks and modern poetic phrases, a light and thoughtful style, and a full-length album of original songs. Tracygirl captures a heartfelt to uplifting range of emotions, with the brand-new album Higher Than Before.
Bridging the gap between nostalgic RnB and modern trap and hip hop, Wizherd captures a sound both familiar and fresh, with the smooth vocals and summer-ready groove of Hey DJ.
Anthemic sports-ready hip hop tracks with slick production, heavy and distinct beats, and crisp, confident vocal hooks. RuleOne Studios break through the noise of the modern scene, with the high-vibrancy and charm of Smoke No Fear.
Having created two new albums and a multitude of tracks in recent months, the work ethic and energy of luv as an artist and producer is taking the indie space by storm. We caught an interview with luv, to coincide with the released of his latest album Feng Shui. We talk artistic evolution, influences, live performance, and maintaining integrity as his audience grows.
Atmospheric sound-design and songwriting unconfined by genre – multi-faceted creative Son and Pro is an intense and thoughtful modern artist, with a chaotic fusion of political rap, rock and introspective indie to his sound.