ARTIST: B-L1FE TWITTER A self-proclaimed jack of all trades, B-1FE has demonstrated this many times over the course of his so far pretty short career. Those new to the man’s music should start with the S1NS project, it’s a well-rounded set of tracks that features homage-riddled tributes (‘Since We Lost Tupac‘), nocturnal party trap (‘Saucy … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: B-1FE
A master of brutalising flows and saturated melodies, Cyrus Krow is a very recent discovery for 108MICS whose music I’m enjoying the hell out of right about now. Enjoy the interview and tune in to his stuff! 1. Where does the name Cyrus Krow come from? Before I was louie cynical. Cyrus Crow was my … Continue reading Interview Season 2: Cyrus Krow
When it comes to representing the underground, few have the vision that FH possesses. Their latest playlist series FRESH OUT DA WEEK updates frequently, incorporating only the latest and best in the scene right now. There’s plenty of names recognisable to anyone truly keeping in tune with the sounds of contemporary hip-hop (Lil Xelly, Thaiboy … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: FH – FRESH OUT DA WEEK
ARTIST: C-SIDE THA MIRACLE SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER Anxiety, Salem rapper C-Side Tha Miracle’s latest collaboration with Boston producer Suspicious Persons, feels like a significant evolution of his existing style. In past releases, C-Side has employed impressive songwriting and accomplished much with his passionate, emotionally potent flows, but as he links with Suspicious the sound becomes all … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: C-SIDE THA MIRACLE
ARTIST: LIL SHIES SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER For New York rapper Lil Shies, Ridin Round Town Vol. 1 represents a significant stylistic evolution. Spearheaded by single ‘Benz’, the six track, entirely Godmode-produced tape sees Shies delivering smoother, more melodic rap music. His vocals smattered in autotune, the MC quickly establishes this sound on ‘What It Is’, one … Continue reading UNDER THE RADAR: LIL SHIES
XHRIS2EAZY has been investing himself in the most interesting sounds of the underground for a minute now, hopping on beats by Hi-C, ICXXY and even dropping a DJ Slur mix to one of his songs. His newest joint ‘Russian Cream’ lacks high-profile producer credits, but its dreamy plug sound is amongst the most luxurious shit … Continue reading NEW SINGLE: XHRIS2EAZY – RUSSIAN CREAM
ARTIST: ACID SOULJAH SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER Houston rapper Acid Souljah has been steadily updating me on the progress of his new tape BasedBoyBillionaire for some months now, with three singles (the abrasive ‘I Can’t Keep Track’, the rugged ‘25i’ and the venomous ‘BasedBoySouljahs’ with Xhris2Eazy) offering glimpses into the tape’s layered, cybernetic production. Such a sound … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: ACID SOULJAH – BASEDBOYBILLIONAIRE
ARTIST: CHEW SOUNDCLOUD I’ve reviewed Chew’s music before, when I reviewed Drip Or Dropped, the project released by his collective $econd Nature earlier this year. There, I complimented the rapper’s demented, grimy flow and eerie, synth-laden production. He’s just as strong as a solo artist, and on his latest project Nu Life he’s amped all … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: CHEW – NU LIFE
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