In an age where the idea of the album has come to face struggles in relevance or attention maintaining, Funny Storm Vol. 1 hits with consistently likable impact, offering an eclectic playlist of clever bars, stylish production and a skillful balance between simple fun and somewhat more contemplative, conscious references.
Hip Hop
“It represents to me my versatility and that regardless of what I’m going through to not count myself out, cause I’m still here trying, progressing and working.”
Taking the classic Rap and RnB fans back to a simpler era, whilst raising the bar for the modern scene with clarity, confidence and creativity, No Deal pours through complete with an equally retro yet crisp set of visuals, and makes for a brilliantly memorable debut from Z.M.A.
LA’s Kain Official brings the soulful Gospel vibes, big-band energy and sharp bars, with his devotedly conscious, heartfelt new EP Loyalty Over Love.
“The thing I love about Eminem’s music is how versatile he can be. He can put out a song called The Way I Am which is hard Hip-Hop and serious while having the ability to release goofy/fun songs like Just Lose It.”
Original to its core, contemplative and smart, unpredictable – Fuel ticks a lot of boxes in terms of the modern Rap universe.
Fearlessly exploring different styles and organic musical options is a clear trait of the billzee repertoire, no doubt indicative of an impressive live show as and when the tour happens.
“I love talking to the crowd, making sure everyone is enjoying the music, and having fun. At that moment, it’s like me and everyone in that room are the only ones, and we are just here to vibe the fuck out, you know?”
Country-rap crossover artist Livvy D encapsulates precisely the vibes implied by the title of her latest single.
Big-band vibes and classic, cleanly mixed rap bars make up the brilliantly colorful, uplifting and heartfelt new album from New York’s Marshay Logan.
Dead Hendrix and Yungcudii capture the sound of the moment, with a clever and catchy hook, immersive production, and deeply personal bars, for MUSTANG.
Intimate musicianship and storytelling to match, NICE is a brief but effective collection of live performances – a band united in this lo-fi-inspired expression of self and groove.