One of this generation of hip-hop’s most astounding artists, sh0p7ift represents extreme, discomfort-inducing music that strays far from the traditional genre spectrum. Across dozens of projects, the rapper/producer has proven his worth in almost every songwriting facet. If this is your first time hearing of him, then prepare for a diverse musical journey that covers … Continue reading Interview Season 2: sh0p7ift
ARTIST: COLTON SKAGGS SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER Having waited on Colton to drop an album for a good few months, my anticipation first began to climax when I heard ‘falling ashes’, a melancholy, downtempo number cluttered with spidery drum patterns, a slow EDM kick drum and vocals absorbed by the tidal wave of synth. Appearing as the … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: COLTON SKAGGS
Another member of MGR sporting an impressively zany style, 2shanez brings quality, occasionally self-produced rap that explores darkness, lucidity and weirdness in equal measure. 1. You dropped your NO LOVE project fairly recently, I was impressed with the versatility in sound. How did that tape come together? It kind of jus developed slowly over a … Continue reading Interview Season 2: 2shanez
MGR member Slur is a rapper, mixer and a lover of weird, distorted music. He drops singles and projects at an outstanding rate, and I’m very glad we’ve tapped in for an interview. 1. How did you tap in with 4jay, 2shanez and everyone else in order to become part of MGR? i was talkin … Continue reading Interview Season 2: ISLURWHENITALK
Rhode Island rapper lowca$e has a solid discography under his belt, primarily working on moody, textured and highly personal songs, yet also working alongside industry legends (Mick Jenkins, RetcH). His latest song is ‘mother’s day’ (dropped on the day itself), a track that immediately takes a place in the vast pantheon of quality songwriting that … Continue reading NEW SINGLE: LOWCA$E – MOTHER’S DAY
ARTIST: CAM KRON SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER Having been turned on to Cam Kron by way of his staggering VCidHiGH collaboration ‘Maui’, I decided to dive into the rapper’s discography. The first track I bumped was the metallic grind of ‘Loose Ends’, an IAMPISSED-produced track finding Cam deeply in his rapping bag. Each bar in this song … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: CAM KRON
A member of new collective Midnite Club, UV fka Blaow Baby is making outsider rap with a trap edge. Enjoy our interview! 1. How did you first meet GG and everyone else in Midnite Club? I met GG after his show,we linked up a day after. At the time GG was working on beats and … Continue reading Interview Season 2: UV
One of the underground’s finest producers, charlesglobe has worked with and moulded the sounds of some of the most recognisable artists in the scene. We discussed his career beginnings, where his inspiration comes from, and what/who he’s been tuned in to as of late. 1. How long have you been making beats, and when did … Continue reading Interview Season 2: charlesglobe
ARTIST: GOODNIGHT ELIJAH SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER My anticipation for FORWARD MOTION! began around a month ago, upon the release of the uber-melodic, piano-led piece ‘TRAPPED’ alongside similarly minded lyrical voice sameflannel. Sporting a feature on the project’s sole single was a bold move for Elijah, who handles the other eight tracks solo, but one that paid … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: GOODNIGHT ELIJAH – FORWARD MOTION!
GROUP: WEIRD LOVE SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER Calling your collective (and by extension your first, self-titled project) Weird Love sets significant expectations for the sounds that your group implement. In-house beatmaker You Can’t Kill Ideas matches the zany titles and aesthetic that this mixtape sport proudly, his vast vacuum synths and crunchy kick drums make for an … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: WEIRD LOVE
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