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.
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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.”
It’s not always easy to recommend a project that so cleverly redirects first impressions, but for fans of RnB, hip hop, reggae and indeed quirky alternative pop, this two-album release is a must.
Intense writing, honest performances, music that feels fresh yet also well-rooted amidst the heavy-weights of the genre.
Taymarion leads with breathy, seductive RnB vocals, and backs this up with mellow instrumental vibes and some smooth dance moves to further relight the style of the genre from way back when.
Smooth and sultry vocals lead with breathy intention and multiple layers of delicacy for this uniquely meandering, self-aware new RnB single from Nicole Mariee.
Far from the decades past hit that resurfaced in 2019, Rocket Man is an infectious and fast-paced hip hop fusion track with a clear pop edge for accessibility.