Taking full advantage of an unexpected, minute-long instrumental intro, Mark Royal showcases a deeper sense of artistry than most for what is ultimately a smooth and dark fusion of hip hop and alternative pop.
Hip Hop
It’s the best of both worlds – the perfect accompaniment to that long commute (or late night contemplation of life), and a brand new creative to turn to whenever you crave music with real connection and authenticity.
The UK’s own COLL balances an infectious bounce of a soundscape with a brilliantly anthem-like vocal line, and an overall summer vibe that’s quick to connect.
For the hip hop and RnB fans who crave something real, well-crafted yet honest and which speaks to the deeper parts of the human experience, PROMISES more than fits the part.
Ian Byarm blends an addictive melody and creative soundscape for this latest single.
JayJay hits the scene with a smooth hit, initially leading with soulful softness, soon switching gears to become an equally laid-back yet slightly more energising and confident take on contemporary hip hop and alt-pop.
Unafraid of being true to himself, showing both weakness and strength in his story, and exploring a variety of different creative realms, J-Carter’s depth of tone and his smooth yet passionate delivery make for threads of consistency throughout this free-flowing project.
Bringing together a crisp and classic hip hop sound, with a deeply conscious and topically relevant rap backbone, Abel Meri’s new four-track EP speaks volumes on behalf of both the talent and turmoil that stand tall in 2020.
Fresh from the project It Was Written, Vol. 1, Faded Days makes for a strong introduction to the melodic and thoughtful writing and mellow yet emotive performance style of artist and rapper SYS Guap.
An alternative summer hit in the making but inspired by all things from the dead of winter, ICE Cold is a collaborative release, from which all of the proceeds will be donated to families who’ve lost someone to COVID 19.
Ambient soundscapes and raspy, expressive vocals lay bare a series of deeply personal, revealing story-lines throughout this notably emotive, softly passionate yet dreamlike new EP.
ULTRAVIOLET is a poignant and hypnotically ambient soundscape and song, which creates a powerful mood and captivates lyrically for its poetic yet relevant take on contemporary issues.