A profound and powerful release, uniting shots of London with a personal story and a simple, anthemic hook. Home takes story-telling in hip hop to the next level.
Hip Hop
The role of art and music with such a specific backbone is to provoke a certain shared manner of thinking – these topics need to be discussed, and this is where that conversation ultimately begins; with music, or art, which kicks up a fuss, grabs attention, and refuses to be ignored.
Fusing the delicacy of a seductive guitar tone with a compressed beat at a comforting pace, Dylan proceeds to offer an intimate, up-close and personal vocal line, which meanders through a simple melody; leaning softly towards hip hop in consistently effortless ways.
Verde Rose kicks off 2020 with an easy hip hop anthem that utilizes a few simple elements and layers, offering up a smooth hit of intimacy that more than lives up to the metaphorical implications of the title.
Fusing the set-up and specifics of studio life, with the debauchery and carefree mindset of an all-nighter, Where The Party At proves both nostalgic and fresh, hitting with simple intentions but showcasing the style and identity of Stony Boy in the same instance.
Freshly kicking off a string of original releases from the London-based rapper and artist, Six Numbers is a beautifully complex, poetic and deeply human track, which showcases a refreshing side to contemporary hip hop.
D Maestro is fueling this unique fire of his in a way that will hopefully reach the audience it deserves. Effective songwriting, smooth musicality, creative freedom and soul.
Topically detailing mental health issues, isolation, alcoholism and drug abuse, Rose Colored Glasses begs for a brighter view of the world. It’s a deeply relatable concept and Farris’ openness is undoubtedly one of his strongest selling points.
Living well and truly in the moment, Christopher A. Taylor strives for spontaneous creativity through and through. His last album release was the aptly titled 10/31/2019, and like all of his work to date, the project features freestyle raps exclusively.
Brilliant writing and flawless delivery. The kind of talent and skill that makes you really question the success of some of the bigger names on the scene.
Thoughtful soundscapes take their time to build, showcasing someone who utilizes the very art of sound design and musicality, in line with lyricism, to pave his way as an artist. A brilliant album, quite probably his best to date.
Leading with decidedly creative production and unwavering lyrical and performative grit, MoonChildJohnny’s latest EP, the aptly titled Anxiety, digs deep into human consciousness – the state of panic, uncertainty, isolation and, ultimately, optimism.