Great bars, clever word-play, fresh rhymes, a clear sense of identity in the lyrics & vocal tone alike, and a notably refreshing ambiance that feels decidedly free from the confines of the contemporary hip hop scene.
Music
Leading with sublime vocals and a beautifully euphoric, synth-kissed soundscape, the details and intricacies of Do Things are what give it such a striking and memorable edge.
“The song on one hand is mourning the loss of a life, but also brings into question how to responsibly consume the information that’s coming towards us at light speed.”
Celebrating ten years since its original release, Isabel & The Whispers re-capture the depth & creativity of their single Dot To Dot, and release it complete with a fresh set of visuals crafted in honour of the celebration.
Versatility is clear between tracks, but so is that thread of the voice and the carefree, confident way in which Jimmy James’ crafts his releases.
A really well crafted pop-RnB single, with a heartfelt & catchy hook – a strong introduction Carmelita as an artist.
At its core, That Melody reflects on taking the time to appreciate the power of music, to learn and never forget its true value.
Introducing a genre-free creative duo from Europe’s mainland, Kiss You Like That offers up a hauntingly beautiful hit of emotive songwriting & complex uncertainty united.
Zay Gatsby pairs soulful, interesting sound-design with breathless bars and clean-cut vocals for this scene-setting, story-telling and motivational album New Reign.
Openly electing intention and integrity over a simple desire to make noise, Kokou Kah leads with thoughtful, poetic lyricism, and a delicate, reflective manner of sound-play throughout this immersive & heartfelt new single.
The very structure of the track swiftly sees things evolve from pure RnB through hip hop to the near EDM-esque bounce and immersive embrace of an instrumental hook.
Reigniting the rock-ballad, driving love-song format & feel of a simpler era, By Small Ruin are masters of the craft when it comes to songwriting.