Alexandria’s observations turn to the world around her, the poetic edge grows all the more impressive. The song quickly moves from good to great, a refreshing alternative to the bulk of modern pop and hip hop.
Hip-Hop
NYC’s IamOaks leads with a superb soundscape and a quickly addictive vocal rhythm on this track – throw in a smooth and memorable hook, a story-line that appeals to ambition and self-belief, and The Weekend is precisely the good-vibes track the upcoming summer months need.
This album proves itself to be a totally unique and consistently interesting project, reminiscent of some of the great hip hop acts from yesteryear – not just the bars, but the music, the melodies, the concepts.
Letter To Cecil is stunning, a powerful piece of music that reminds you of the strength and purpose that real hip hop can have.
There’s personality here, alongside of a clear understanding of what works in music and how important rhythmic unity is – Yan P connects with the beat, and this makes the performance all the more satisfying.
“If there is one music artist I would love to collaborate with before I end my music journey it would be Lupe Fiasco. I always looked up to him and if the day came for me to make a track with him, I would give it 110% of my effort. Lupe Fiasco got my interest from day one and I followed him to the current state he is in now.”
Storming through for less than two minutes, D.Tech’s No Limitations presents an absolute outpouring of lyricism that sees the artists within barely pause to breathe – holding your attention and building upon the intensity right through to the end.
Long-time collaborators K-Threat and Yung Chubbz aim high and hit hard with this single. Driving with a quickly intense and striking beat, a haunting backdrop of synths and recognisable riffs that rain down around you, the music paves the way perfectly for the weight and energy of the lyrical performances that follow.
Flickers of personality come through, in both the video and the bars, and you get the feeling this is merely just a mildly mainstream taster of what’s to come. Hopefully that natural creativity plays a central role in future releases.
Not Industry Standard is the perfect name for this EP. This short playlist is swiftly likable, deeply honest, and musically pure. Steel is unconcerned with expectation or, as stated, industry standards, so his music has a level of freedom and realness about it that’s decidedly rare.
Davinci crosses the border between poetry and personality, keeping things real but also beautifully expressive and often cleverly metaphorical. The music is of the highest quality and the lyricism showcases an artist with an intelligent, articulate and deeply thoughtful writing style.
Nahhdahh’s Sad Day holds nothing back as it pours through with intensity and honesty – reflecting on recent world issues and events in an uninhibited and striking manner.