Musically beautiful, conceptually fascinating and often notably provocative. The wordplay and the framing of ideas is consistently impressive, occasionally phenomenal.
Hip Hop
Story-teller and songwriter Nath leads with dark, cinematic soundscapes, and performance techniques that work hard to create a sense of drama and depth; reflective of the topics at hand.
Drawing attention with confidence and a surprisingly spacious beat, Intelligent Diva’s personality and pride make no apologies throughout this new single.
Not so much the comfort blanket some might be hoping for in such troubled times, rather an outright musical declaration of the impending doom all around us. JRS3 gives the end of the world a colourful and passionate anthem.
From a natural storm ambiance, through a jazz-cafe soundscape & a delicate beat, to these two paired vocals, Jay Libz and Immortal Youth, working in unison towards a shared poetic intention. Nuance is everything the genre needs right now.
A painful yet powerful piece of music & performance, which seeks to unite those of us who have felt the weight of suicide in some way or another.
Fresh from the upcoming EP Millennial Mic, set for release on March 20th, Mic Rocca’s Be A Ho pours into the room with a dreamlike, multicoloured ambiance that quickly refreshes and offers a unique identity.
This heavy, fuzz-soaked riff and chord progression creates a sense of dark confidence, which contrasts well with the quiet uncertainty of the vocal.
Misfit’s latest single encapsulates the concept of self-drive and progression, leading with a simple, clean-cut and refreshingly melodic soundscape, and a hook that’s catchy enough to leave its mark in an instant.
One of our generation’s most prolific and insightful, compelling poets, Ultra_eko blends a dreamlike, piano-led ambiance, with faultless vocals; delivering bar after bar, or page after page of the story, while barely pausing to breathe.
Balancing his personal story with an unwavering sense of possibility and dedication, the single impresses on multiple levels, introducing an artist with a clear skill for writing, performance, and sound design all at once.
Balancing stellar production with a crisp, clean finish, a big bass-line, and a notably contemporary tone – On God tops off a likable experience with an impressive hit of identity and style.