An electronic dream, ambient and poetically uplifting – Menes Rebazzar Kedar balances realism with optimism on this beautifully complex, eclectic new album.
Hip Hop
Leading with refreshing insight, humble tones and intelligent writing, the album offers a wave of authenticity, talent and professionalism in an age of over-simplified genre loops and repeated ideas.
Man-E Man’s latest EP offers three original tracks designed and daring to take on 2020 with absolute style and confidence.
It didn’t seem necessary to evaluate anything, only to sit back and enjoy the song – a professional and enjoyable accompaniment to any deep thinking session or your day in general.
From the opening chaos and melodic distortion of the soundtrack, through a bold and confident introduction, James delivers a heavy, intense flow, and an anthem of a track that effectively breathes energy and optimism into the classic hip hop landscape of self-confidence and ambition.
Bringing through perhaps his most stunning, multi-layered soundscape yet, and fusing this with a quickly addictive, anthem-like vocal line – offering both melody and spoken word in rhythmic, infectious doses – Double Up takes hold from the offset; and refuses to let go until the journey is over.
These are hip hop hits for the modern listener, and the album in full makes for an eclectic yet welcoming, calming playlist of fresh expression and finely crafted vibes.
The whole thing sounds fit to grace the hip hop landscape of these final moments from 2019, and at the same time, it works well to introduce the vocal tone, writing style and intentions of a hard-working New York artist.
Leaning with ease towards the nostalgic smooth vibes of artists like Verb T, Get High offers an anthem for easy living, laid-back good times and relaxing into the day. It’s a refreshing alternative to the weight of the world, and the soundscape and vocal performances alike feed into the overall mood brilliantly.
A Christmas hit with a difference, rising star Lardi B collaborates with Projext for this beautiful pop-hip-hop crossover; one that pays tribute to those who matter, those we hold close – particularly at this time of year.
New Jersey’s Vae Day flies high on the strength of fast bars and cleverly crafted ideas with this single.
Fusing the utter high energy of EDM, synth-soaked and fast-paced, with the anthem-like backbone of authentic hip hop, Win Win breathes creative life into the concept of hard work and dedication as a means for success.