Intensely euphoric, distorted synth production backs up this hip hop anthem of late-night confidence and chaos from an easily recognisable Stephen Allen Music.
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Unafraid to highlight vulnerability, mistakes and a generally self-reflective manner of writing, Brandon weaves in an authentically emotive vocal lead to reinforce the heart and poetic intentions of the work.
Fascinating stories, imagery that provokes imaginative escapism, musicianship that’s second to none and authentically passionate, even in such precision.
Shmaxi makes music from the heart, and from the depths of a creatively pure mind, and it works well to engage a new audience.
Featuring an immediately warm, echoing rhythm, alongside dashes of horn and lighter Glock-style melodies, the music has an instant sense of creative freedom and identity to it.
Creative production and contemporary trap rhythms meet with an equally modern auto-tune lead and a refreshingly emotive storyline and melody – Dat Dude and 5tr3 get conceptual and ambient with Drip.
The sound is unique in every way, not least of all structurally as these various sections evolve from genre to genre and chaos to calm.
Ambient jazz with a trip hop pulse from way back when, organic layers of guitar interwoven with dreamy synth for a smoothly hypnotic dose of escapism – 57th Street takes you there with ease.
Unpredictable yet well-rooted in its experimental and contemplative nature, Ahead Of Time is a brilliantly unique project, from an act with the sort of artistry and energy once blended by the likes of Massive Attack.
Clever bars, unique sound-design, passion and precision united – Angels stands out for its strength of character, skill and professionalism all at once.
Creative production offers cinematic detailing just briefly, before an intensely bass-heavy rhythm kicks in and blows up the speakers – OGKD keeps his vocal upfront and crisp for the quirky new anthem Dash.
“The Blues is my favorite genre, hands down! There’s nothing like hearing BB King make his guitar cry! Or hearing Muddy Waters sing with pure conviction.”