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.
Hip Hop
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.
Literary complexity, intelligent framing of ideas and conscious writing fused with elements of the unknown.
Scene-setting and detailing are second to none, the artist holding attention with vocal and literary magic alone.
J French takes his moment to shine, fearlessly and faultlessly pouring bar after bar into the performance, lighting up the room, reflecting on anything and everything that comes to mind within the walls of the theme.
Uniquely ambient production haunts behind a gritty and cleanly mixed vocal for a level of immediate intensity and conceptual focus.
The weight and late-night darkness of trap, fused with a story that refreshingly captivates – LennyDaLux keeps things relevant yet interesting on this latest release.
Jake unites with the beat, naturally flowing through the process, making the whole thing feel genuine, and easily crafted.