Aztec Flow and Atahan bring intensity and creative production to the forefront, with the hard-hitting and anthemic rap single Serpico.
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While the music gifts a sense of relaxation and escapism, the ideas inject a touch of observation and humour – a balance that ultimately works well in reinforcing the impressive backbone of a clear passion project.
Summer vibes strike with lightness and style, as a rhythmically faultless D Bear guides us through the clarity and coolness of Cook ya Like Some Lamb.
Marcus Christ returns this season with heavy bass and a cleanly-mixed, classic rap flow, for Shots All Night.
As far as shifting the narrative and expanding the creative space of renowned genres, lifelong artist Souleye has crafted something of a humble yet whole-hearted masterpiece with this album.
An ever-creative Shaney Poo brings together soul-pop, Gospel and industrial rhythms, for the uniquely melodic, emotive and colourful POM.
Freshly released from the 2022 album RO SHAM BO, Sixgodsham’s Tap Tap highlights the best of the rapper and artist’s gritty New York flow and unique vocal tone and musicality.
From harmonized vocal-play through classic hip hop production and contemporary trap rhythms, King Mushu gets creative, with Dawn Of the Dragon.
Already boasting over a quarter of a million streams on Soundcloud alone, the scene is ideally-suited for this kind of release right now.
As far as acoustic or folk-pop singles go, this balancing of faster bars and softer vocal inflections, alongside a refreshing yet fitting riff that loops and loops, makes for a compelling journey.
Marko Vintage captures both the sound of the moment, and that of an individually driven artist – with a unique story to tell, a poetic and personal way of telling it, and a notably versatile approach to production.
Sharp bars and smart rhymes bring up the energy and appeal of this rhythmically addictive new single from Lee $upreme and !BLAIR8Ø8.