I Can’t Sleep, and Idk Why is everything the title promises and then some. Impressive tunes, realism, emotional honesty, talent. A strong reminder of the skill and passion that exists just beneath the mainstream radar.
Hip Hop
Driving with a stylish fusion of mildly distorted, soulful electric guitar, and a heavy, anthemic hip hop chorus, Capo Corleone’s Don’y Play is the alternative and passionate hit that indie hip hop deserves.
Retro keys and heartfelt, sermon-like story telling make up much of Ronald Major’s new album The Fight. Nowhere is this more true than on the track Faith Your Fears.
Touching on topics from talent to hard work and inspiring positivity, Bobby Life’s nostalgic rap style and calming, piano-led ambiance introduce a thoughtful aura for the single Walk Alone.
Setting the scene throughout, showcasing a track loaded with detail and playing out like a short film, the single tips its hat to the bigger hip hop releases of the nineties – the legendary names, those who told stories, made every track a performance complete with sketches and bits throughout.
There’s a story in play, an intention that’s never strayed from, and this conviction allows the track to fully immerse & captivate in the way that only heartfelt, intelligent hip hop truly can.
Relationship struggles, from love to uncertainty, infatuation to doubt, reach out to connect – alongside a soundscape and melody that offer a strong groove and easy alternative hit to vibe to.
Precisely the right kind of song to re-ignite the fire and fierceness that is the 3Mind Blight signature style.
From blissful sound design to compelling poetic story-telling and a mellow yet captivating vocal lead, Nolan’s Luxury Rap is an album that pours through like a dream and connects on a calming, authentic level.
Vidal’s return this month brings the beautifully organic, guitar-led swagger of blues, alongside a hypnotic trip-hop vibe and a lyrical centre that’s quick to connect.
Clearly taking tips from contemporary hip hop but more notably rolling with a decidedly creative edge, Joseph Q’s Smartphone effectively meanders throughout fresh territory.
Musically beautiful, conceptually fascinating and often notably provocative. The wordplay and the framing of ideas is consistently impressive, occasionally phenomenal.