The UK’s own COLL is flying high with his own uniquely recognisable take on contemporary hip hop.
Hip Hop
Spoken-word-style freely meandering hip hop along the vein of a recently viral Hobo Johnson pours through, alongside emotively dreamy music, as Speedtart kicks off this uniquely unsettled outpouring.
Melodically memorable, questioning yet loving, musically hypnotic – MazkhaY aims well with this one, and speaks from the heart.
Moving from intriguing to melodic then over into addictively catchy on a lyrical and rap delivery front, the single is stylish and loaded with good vibes.
As a quirky and catchy single for the summertime – UFO more than meets the mark. A lovable alternative to much of the current mainstream.
“I definitely think live performances are important. I think that’s the biggest thing I need right now for exposure – I don’t have an ideal spot but any place with a crowd and a mic I’m ready to bless any stage fasho.”
Fantastic song-writing, firstly – an unusually mellow hook with an addictive descending progression to it, resolving in a fresh way from the upfront clarity and ache of the verses. This one has the chemistry just right.
Bringing together familiar melodic loops, lightness and space, with boldly raspy, recognisable vocals, and raps that seek to inspire a sense of hope and possibility in times of turmoil – poet and songwriter Angelic Relic lives up to the implications of his name.
It’s a summer-ready anthem, laid-back when it needs to be, energizing elsewhere. The professionalism of the production allows the track to hit with passion and smooth confidence alike.
The track is delicate then heavy, projecting its underlying intentions and the wave-like life of a nihilist in everything from the lyrics to the performances to the arrangement.
Kuffi’s natural connection to the artform, his laid-back performance style but passionate way of writing, all makes for a level of authenticity and quiet leadership that welcomes an audience with ease.
An intentional deep dive, blending the personal and the broadly accessible, layers of violence and struggle with personal optimism and a burning desire to speak out.