Colourful lo-fi production and softly melodic vocals present a sense of story and mood that’s heartfelt and distinct. Its Cloudy Out starts off his brand new album Dreams Were My Reality in a way that’s naturally easy to vibe to.
Hip Hop
Featuring the additional talents of King Marino, Heze, Ondee, ZaYTres, and Amuta Stone, this album showcases the very best of BunGeeBob as writer and performer, but also welcomes a strong sense of entertaining dynamic from start to finish. A timeless hip-hop release, with some intriguing stylistic choices and stories woven throughout.
Rapper and artist Rok Major brings a modern flow and melody to a classic hip hop beat, with the mellow storytelling and changing stages of Business as usual.
Cody Wayne Connell, known to the scene as both paradox and Xodarap, recognises the duality of mankind through his yin and yang-themed alter-egos, and carves out a hard-hitting new lane in modern hip hop.
Creativity is a gift, integrity essential, talent non-negotiable. ATRYP is carving out a sensational catalogue of original hip hop tracks – an artist both intelligent and thoughtful at the helm, as well as confident and gripping as a leading performer. The music offers an experience that’s a little more rewarding with each revisit. Undoubtedly one to know about this year.
Inspired by the likes of Tupac and Eazy E as much so as Fabulous and Michael Jackson, LA ENVY’s fascination with the technical aspects of the artform, from lyrical ability, cadence, conscious bars and visual awareness, has naturally helped set him apart from the vast majority of modern artists.
Standing tall on the strength of a catchy RnB hook and fast, sharp bars from Prince D TNB – If U Mine is an X-rated old-school anthem that’s naturally uplifting, and introduces the sound of the quickly rising artist on a defiant high.
Backed by a clear and concise knowledge of music’s past, The Karma Of Trust offers a heavy opening track, both political and topical, before proceeding into an album that’s self-described as something purely for ‘the people’.
Heartfelt piano-led arrangements and passionate vocals guide us through a contemporary collection of tracks – ASchurtz captures a sense of enchantment and vibe, with the likes of Red Lights.
Genre-fusion with a heavy bass-and-beat combination, N4UGHTY BLUE is a seductive late-night track that’s strictly for mature audiences, and both the music and visuals refreshingly hold true to this focused mood and intention.
Deep bass and soulful RnB vocals pour through with a blissful degree of nostalgia – Sleazy Ed introduces a smooth take on good-vibes and real-life storytelling, with the likes of Nastolgia.
From the courthouse to the studio, creativity rings loud throughout the eclectic original repertoire of hard-working attorney, singer, songwriter, rapper, drummer and producer 17thekid.