New music from Prince D TNB brings one of the catchiest, smoothest rap jams of recent years. The esteemed indie artist blends colourful riffs and a unique drum line with faultless rap vocals both versatile and hypnotic, for the seamless fluidity and charm of Rounds.
Lyrically fusing aspects of familiar cultural reference with a clear sense of structure and story, Rounds is clever in carving out this purposeful set of bars that consistently hold closely to the central idea of the title.
This is poetry, modern relationship turmoil and success intertwined throughout a captivating performance that’s confident yet calm in its passionate relaying of these themes.
On the surface, Rounds is refreshing and nostalgic as a vibe – great production, simple and stylish, with a vocal lead that moves gracefully through the changing stages of the fight. Then when you look a little closer, the story holds you all the more captive, and this structural brilliance and intention is key to much of the Prince D TNB repertoire – from which Rounds undoubtedly marks an unmistakable highlight.
Great riffs, plenty of space, creativity in production and lyric alike – Rounds is a pleasure to let play, but also impresses for its smart, sharp way with framing a story that might feel familiar, but which ultimately tells of a personal experience in a bold and brilliant way. An easy must for the hip hop and rap playlists of 2026.
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