“This album is most certainly unorthodox in most aspects. It leaves you guessing. It’s not perfect by any means, but that just goes along with life – no one is perfect. It honestly sounds like a bunch of people are featuring, there are a ton of different flows and styles, but rest assured it’s all me.”
Rap
Cinematic production and oriental musicianship lays the foundation for an unexpectedly catchy hip hop anthem from Guttadagr8.
Armed with the brand new single and video Crypto Romance – already noting millions of streams – Dubai-based creative artist Danjo Capital kindly took part in an interview.
An easy hit to enjoy, a timeless stomp of a song with striking performances form all involved – Signed Sealed Delivered makes light work of engaging with listeners past and present. A sharp and stylish new release, and easily one of the most likable rap singles to emerge so far this year.
Colourful pop production though stripped back and simple in essence, meets with a confident and rhythmically distinct rap outpouring, as Marcus Porter releases the aptly joyful new minimalist party anthem Celebration.
The blissfully positive and focused story-telling and soulful embrace of Echo Park Lake injects a much-needed sense of humanity and heart into modern hip hop, and speaks volumes on behalf of the talent and integrity of both artists.
Celebrating the power of collaboration, Ryan Mills Presents joins forces with the mighty Project Parallels, Qwill, Wordsworth, & REKS, for the trip-hop and hip hop-fusion beauty of Illuminate.
“Block out all the negative feedback, constructive criticism is always good, but some will try to sabotage you with harmful word play.”
DFG June brings blissfully soulful RnB vocals and fast-flowing lyrical reflections to immersive sound-design and a bass-led groove, for the intoxicating new single Sexual Privilege.
Releasing in collaboration with Fly National and Popmfs label, Up Dare brings retro synths, keys and colour to the current scene, along with a gritty yet addictively rhythmic vocal flow that naturally gifts things an earworm aspect.
There’s almost a touch of irony in the nostalgic presentation of this otherwise contemporary exploration of concept. The very thought of the GOAT is undoubtedly a modern day reference, but the yesteryear production and confident melodic stylings of this release draw focus to anything but the current sound of the scene.
“If you like gangster rap music and would like to see the underworld talent of Northern California Rappers from Sacramento, tap in to the music – you won’t regret it.”