An autistic artist with an unrivalled creative depth to his approach, there’s freedom and precision united throughout Emcee’s repertoire, and as an introduction to that quality, Love Is Kind is a natural must.

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Crisp acoustic guitar playing leads us into an intimate groove, backed by a light trap rhythm and trembling vocals soaked in desperation. Digital God has built up a uniquely expressive catalogue of original tracks, from which Genetically Modified Monkey marks a fine introduction to the introspective complexities of his style.

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Lyrically complex and quite fascinating, Infiniteaire appeals initially for the strength of its musical arrangement, later for the melodically catchy nature of these rise-and-fall verses. AKINOLA’s voice has a soulful aura despite the pace of the performance and the quietly thoughtful delivery.

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Ace Rose contrasts the haunting backdrop and slick flow of classic rap, with a surprisingly ambient, melodic and soulful hook, for the naturally juxtaposed but impactful single Go For Broke.

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Retro synths and rising energy back up the classic rap flow of alternative artist Ar4$u. The new project Shoot Me With Your Heart presents a seven-track exploration of precisely what the title implies – the intricacies of relationships gone wrong, the highs and lows of love and heartbreak – and does so in a creatively distinct way.

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Chicago rapper and artist Goldy delivers a summer groove fusing colourful production and a calm yet captivating flow. Donald Glover is a single from the superb debut album ORO, and it underlines the mellow but confident wordplay and distinct vocal tone of Goldy in a way that’s easy to vibe to.

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