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.
Hip Hop
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.
Talking sacrifice and self preservation, Faith and prospects in the face of struggle and disappointment in friendships and life, Dead Wrong is incredibly catchy, and achieves a likeable fusion of rap and pop akin to the breakthrough hits from acts like Black Eyed Peas. The FarGoneWorld sound has its own truthful core though, and the music feels timeless in this setting, honest and unaffected by the expectations of the current scene, and this integrity stands tall.
Smooth soul vocals and long-form RnB melodies meet with a minimalist production and clean, clear mixing, for the natural fluidity, romance, and impeccable storytelling, of Sir Symphony Da Dark Knight.
Following on from his single Play It Again, Darnell recovers from the fall out of post-Big Brother life, and leans into the world music festival energy of the moment, with the catchy hook and high-octane production value of Follow.
COOL REBEL TUESDAY continues, another epic indie hit from the American rap force SC4REAL. The Interview brings a quirky old-school bassline and hi-hat combination, with tripped rhythms and that clean-cut vocal depth again drawing you in to the centre of a creative free-flow that’s grounded but playful.
Emotional rap with depth of concept and style, the cinematic greatness of old school hip hop production, with equally bold, dramatic vocals adding passion and story throughout. That Kid J The Don leads with a unique flow and storytelling style, for the atmospheric and distinct Crash Out.
More new music from SC4Real pushes the boundaries further still, a boldly creative beat pairing trap rhythms with warped synths and distorted bends, for something ambient and unorthodox yet striking.
An immense repertoire and distinct vocals and creativity speak for themselves, as rapper and comedian Ju$t Tha Realne$$ continues to strengthen his presence in the modern scene.
Somewhere between tribal alternative dance and modern rap akin to Tyler, the Creator, resides an artist unaffected by expectation, influenced by a multitude of legends but ultimately appearing confidently settled amidst his own sense of energy and appreciation for the escapism of music.