Mastercardboyz flaunt vicious and narcotic production on their second collective tape. American producer Mastercard2k has a fixation on the filthy underside of the internet. As the de facto leader of collective Mastercardboyz, he sees that no one project lines up too well with any other the group put out. The phrase “Deep Web” shows up … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MASTERCARDBOYZ – MASTERCARDBOYZ VOL. 2
A look back on one of last year’s most intriguing projects, a complete album that coerces the listener into total open-mindedness. Beats are the hard currency of underground music. In 2020 we find ourselves at a point where art is traded as a commodity – which it is. Graphic designers use their visuals as bargaining … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: OLI XL – ROGUE INTRUDER, SOUL ENHANCER
Born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, Milli Merg is a passionate twenty six year old rapper and producer seeking to carve his own lane on his latest project Mergology. ‘Lose It All’ is a solid introduction to Merg’s sound, not only because he produces the floaty, synth-laden beat but because his comforting, melodious delivery … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MILLI MERG – MERGOLOGY
GYPTXVN forces frustration through a subdued voice on the escapist banger “Flight”. It’s no understatement to say the world has been a hard thing to keep up with these past few weeks. Amidst the global pandemic most people are losing their social routines, and some are facing far graver losses. Now is a time of … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: GYPTXVN – FLIGHT
Best known as one half of English hip-hop duo Axed Up, melancholy-minded rapper/singer/songwriter/producer Comply had adopted a new moniker on his latest offering Mystic Angel. As Misery, Comply is able to focus his generally frantic style into something more emotionally grounded. ‘Death Note’ is an immediate standout thanks to its earworm hook (‘I ain’t even … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MISERY – MYSTIC ANGEL
drinkbleachh focuses his efforts on “I MIGHT”, exploring new textures as a producer and finding new patterns as a vocalist. drinkbleachh has spent most of the last fifteen months carving his personal style from the solid mass that is modern pop-rap. His songs are backed by electric guitars played in full chord progressions rather than … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: DRINKBLEACHH – I MIGHT
“Content” is reassurance in a time of turmoil, a guiding light towards the glitzy, autotune drenched future of the post-rap metagame. Sg Lily’s latest album “Content” is, like many of its peers, rough around the edges but internally luminescent. Lily’s approach to creating songs is to put melody and creativity at the core, frenziedly throwing … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: SG LILY – CONTENT
