Heavy and hard-hitting hip hop elevated by an original take on an iconic Bible story – Messenger The Choosen brings big beats and crisp vocal character back to hip hop, with this conceptual deep-dive into the story of God’s chosen leader Moses.
WOrld Music
An instantly unorthodox, quirky and likable fusion of melodies and world rhythms – an artistic blending of classical and bachata symphony. Witness the structure and depth of classical, the Dominican flavours and cultural diversity of Bachata, intertwined for a stylish and uplifting original sound.
Grammy Award-winner Mojo Morgan cuts through the noise with substance and style this month – Jamaica Love is a bold and brilliant new album, loaded with quirky riffs, colourful grooves, and provocative, intentional sentiments.
For fans of spiritual or etheric music, SilentButSpiritual delivers a masterful fusion of mantra-like vocals and meditative music, with cinematic textures and details building up towards a modest bass and beat combination that’s profoundly hypnotic.
Divinely delicate harmonies and echoing layers of voice surround you, as Liberian artist and songwriter El Drez blends genuine emotional creativity with ambient, soulful production.
Raise the tempo, ignite the colourful production and energy, weave in a depth of voice nearly whispered yet bold – not to mention a modest character dynamic that holds attention throughout. Enter VH x CS, for the intoxicating world-music and rap anthem SPINDEL.
Euphoric house music with a divine melodic core – immersive rhythms and purposeful, contemplative moods. Producer Glionna and Cafe De Anatolia build up a distinctly evocative sound, with tracks like the bold and soulful Silk Road. Consider first the intricate detail and precision of the mix – a classic piano groove and relentless drum line … Continued
The track starts off as beautiful, catchy and alluring, but then proceeds through a whole new realm of intoxicating escapism, and that attention to detail, that audience awareness, and GR1FN’s own clear willingness to surrender and submit to the music and the creative process entirely, is what consistently sets his work apart.
Blending world music tones amidst both electronic and organic musicianship, The Baal Shem Tov Nigun is another highlight from the extensive Ari Fraser catalogue, and holds true to a catchy and inclusive groove, loaded with vocal harmonies and a vast sense of calm and contemplation that naturally lights up the space.
Bronx-born artist and songwriter NEGRO STACKS delivers a seamless fusion of Latin, Salsa, RnB, Pop and Hip Hop, with the addictive world music grooves and vocal fluidity of HIERBA VERDA.
Nostalgic RnB traits with a contemporary world-music groove and rhythmically shifting vocals – Maria Rosa delivers an instantly catchy performance and style, for the infectious new single Glow.
Inspired by the allure and adventure of the Wild West, unique creative project El Mystery Kren recently launched their iconic new album of originals The Last Train To Durango.