Both the production and performances from Malleous and NippyBoy ignite a degree of self-belief and unyielding self-empowerment that’s likely to connect with a whole new audience of modern rap. It’s fun but focused, and speaks volumes on behalf of what we can expect from this creative corner of rap in the near future.

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Intertwining political integrity and conscious bars both confronting and personal, Smoke&Bones essentially achieves a fine balance between the sheer confidence of Hip Hop and the more purposeful undertones of independent rap and songwriting that stands the test of time.

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Built around a refreshingly simple yet increasingly fast-paced beat, Reality leads with good vibes from the outset, and depicts a leading rapper with a clear story to tell and a series of from-the-heart reflections to shine light on.

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Organic vibes and distinct vocal leadership guides with humility and calm, through an intriguingly arranged yet infectious new release, from singer, rapper and artist Yeno LND.

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Quirky vocals and colourful production deliver a painfully relatable yet upbeat Hip Hop original – Flywrite takes on the daily mundane, with the memorable new single Work.

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Stacking bars upon bars throughout a breathless delivery, Swift Dotti showcases the very best of his abilities as a modern performer and writer, and there’s also a clear connection between the artist and the underlying beat – rather than two worlds forced together, as is more commonly the case in the rap and collab realm of late.

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