Spendit’s upbringing was one soaked in adversity, and these experiences emerge throughout the seven tracks of Star EP. It’s a thought provoking collection, musically diverse and also impressive in terms of the bars and energy with which Spendit performs.
Hip Hop
Brazilian beats and intoxicating melodic flavours to match – The St. Missy EP captures a groove unrivalled at present, from the moment the addictive layers and anthemic presence of RAKÁTA begins to play.
Three tracks in full compile the parameters of this release, an ambient lo-fi groove and retro panning of beats and keys lighting up the simple joyous space for The Way It Seems. Humility and mood consistently walk this road together, Big O showcasing the very best of his cinematic audio mind, whilst creating a softly evolving landscape of contemplation that manages to hold interest throughout.
Quirky vocals and unique rhythmic production elevates the catchy writing and intriguing scenes of Mimah’s latest pop-fusion single End Up Without.
The creative force that is SnapDibz leans back towards the classic haunting ambiance of timeless Hip Hop, to ultimately deliver some of his sharpest and smartest bars yet. Keep It Low employs a nostalgic Rap beat with a high-energy outpouring of bars both story-focused and loaded with clever wordplay.
Introducing a rapper and artist skilfully walking the line between outright original and divinely addictive – Dmighty leads with colourful yesteryear production and smart, compelling bars, for the brief yet impactful single Surprise.
xidontlie and Luey unite in the darkness and realism of the bars, the sound design already injecting a series of traits unmistakable in the current industry, and the result is a fascinatingly poignant, fearless and authentic look at the concept of Survivors Guilt.
To coincide with the release of his sublime new EP Love Letters Melt In Arizona Summers, we caught an interview with rapper and artist Tommy Will. We dig into the emotional depth of these tracks, the humility of the old-school conscious Hip Hop approach, songwriting and bars, and maintaining authenticity in a fast-paced industry. Here’s the conversation in full.
Great vibes, great structure – an album reminiscent of those crafted with purpose and story, designed to entertain and impress all at once. romethegreat sets the scene with ease, as I Am Coming opens up the mighty ten-track album Godlike 2.
Catchy mainstream Hip Hop with an intense earworm of a hook – Mugg Man and Jon Glenn carve out an acoustic-rap and pop gem, with the unforgettable single My Town.
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.
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.