It zips along at a heck of a pace and is never less than interesting, exciting, fresh and accomplished. Rollins may be wearing many hats on his musical journey, but they all appear to be fitting him pretty well at the moment.
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Great songwriting from NeilGrandeur brings a brilliant hit of rhythm and good vibes in the form of new single Bash It.
Sporting a sweet tone, rapid-fire vibrato, an enviable falsetto range and ubiquitous trap beats, You is a honey-drenched pop confection that also boasts some interesting production choices to keep things fresh.
Creating from a uniquely unpredictable musical catalogue, writing from a place of calm and contemplation alike, Kid Lava’s Eternal Darkness Vol 1. is an EP that fits well amidst the current hip hop landscape.
Openly steering away from the majority of mainstream and even indie hip hop releases, 30.2much releases the hypnotically ambient and reflective C-Span – a song that connects for its intimate portrayal of deeply human emotions and experiences.
For a single that hits hard from the offset, Miami-based rapper and artist Cheflodeezy blends faultless, varied flows with sharp rhymes and a breathless delivery that refuses to let-up.
Scarred Hearts at War is as poetic & reflective as you could hope for. Short lines offer insight & vague contemplation that can easily be applied to any & all struggling relationships.
Not too many artists manage to be authentically creative, fearless in their style yet still interesting and impressive in the process.
Broke’s message is elegantly communicated here, and the smart production and mixing makes the aspirational-lifestyle cage a highly polished and attractive one.
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.
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.
This heavy, fuzz-soaked riff and chord progression creates a sense of dark confidence, which contrasts well with the quiet uncertainty of the vocal.