Pristine sound design allows a bass-heavy introduction to contrast rather blissfully with some opposing, lighter layers of vocals, synths, details, to kick off a surprisingly creative Kisses from the one and only SO.
Hip Hop
BlackCaesar takes command of the space, declaring the track a hit before it even fills the room, and proceeding to offer up precisely the confidence and character required to take it there.
“I have never been big on therapy or talking about what is going on with me, but I have always used music as my way to vent.”
If you only check out one new album this week, let it be this. A plethora of impressive artists and a uniquely creative, outstanding manner of production make for a brilliantly refreshing, endlessly enjoyable listen.
Ambient, hopeful soundscapes and soulful performances – eight original tracks and a consistent level of poetic depth – Inside The People is a collaborative hip hop project featuring a uniquely passionate undertone and a multitude of impressive tracks.
Echoing into the room with the emotive and uplifting melody and hook that is Keep your head up, It’s Time is a single that speaks volumes on behalf of the passion and positive mindset of BIG MENIZ.
Driving with blissful good vibes, a smooth set-up and an equally smooth, soulful performance style, the aptly titled Love Yourself confidently reminds listeners to take good care of themselves and appreciate every new day of life.
The producer & rapper introduces a piano-led, emotive ambiance, with a few spoken word reflections on life, before the high-energy & heavy beat strike up to bring a whole new level of intention.
“No matter what happens in life, I will never give up or stop believing in myself.”
A heartbreakingly poignant & stylishly hard-hitting single that outright addresses ongoing inequalities & the often devastating impact of racism.
Creativity at work, the sound of unexpectedly blended genres emerging as immediately likable, engaging and impressive – Illuminati G offers up a full-length album of precisely these qualities and more.
Driving with wholly captivating lyrics, the sort that leave you holding on intently for every bar and idea, Beauty is everything the title promises and then some.