Dreamy lo-fi vibes and colourful progressions back up the boldly poetic, sharp bars and ideas of Tha Koala. The alternative hip hop roots of his sound ring loud throughout a multitude of original projects – not least of all the 2021 single-track debut album The Garden.
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Smooth sax and trap rhythms carve out a summertime jam that’s naturally uplifting. After this, the artist and rapper e seamlessly intertwines rap and melody, throughout a loving ode to romantic connection, that is the catchy and celebratory hit SUNSHOWeR.
Intense from the outset but laid-back in concept and tone, My Kind of Night is all at once outrageously bold and confidently cool. The floor-filler sound is unmistakable as Rok Major, and speaks volumes on behalf of what should lie ahead following this 2025 EP release.
Riding the wave with style and noting hundreds of thousands of streams in the mere days since its release – this collaborative single from Big Hookz and Skiezy Ayenkea hits with impeccable impact, securing its role as an anthemic alternative take on the huge vibes of AfroDrill and AfroTrap.
Catchy old-school Americana vibes and anthemic rap vocals intertwine, for a fresh take on the Old Town Road fusion of genres – Malak Shalom captures a sense of original storytelling with a brilliant earworm of a hook. The Hip Hop Wrangler employs a strong groove, organic guitar and trap rhythms, with canned vocals and a rhythmic chorus, all drawing focus to the creative flair and freedom of the artist’s approach to modern music.
Ambient old-school vibes and poetically conscious raps – a delicacy and depth united across three unignorably distinct originals. Stori Brooks creates a whole new mood and direction, with the brand new EP songs for you.
Late night romantic contemplations, easy going vibes blending smoky jazz with classic RnB and intimate hip hop – Danny Pearls sets the mood for pure connection and fantasy, with the brand new six-track EP Danny Pearls.
Heartfelt optimism and lyrical depth pours through amidst a mainstream pop-hip-hop vibe, from indie’s iconic Boaty Blanco and Jimmy G Music.
Featuring the additional talents of JQ Musiq, Deltra Williams, Veda, and guitarist Lee (from Vince’s band Blank Mind), The Fall Before the Flood is a modern ode to biblical implications, and it seamlessly intertwines a variety of catchy hooks, with sublime vocals, lashings of personality, and stories that compel you to tune in more closely.
Ten original tracks, seamlessly incorporating aspects of old school, Gospel, RnB, and conscious contemporary rap. Jamal G impresses with clarity, dynamic and depth, throughout the heartfelt to anthemic original album Be Kind To Kids From The Ghetto.
An old-school bassline and synth combination sets the mood for a nostalgic boom-bap anthem, as Planet Burna carves out a conscious and clever set of bars and storytelling, for the iconic indie anthem Washed.
Summer vibes pour through with the lightness of old-school hip hop as cleanly mixed, storytelling bars – Mike Mars captures a clear sense of direction and optimism, with the quietly confident and catchy ROB HORRY.