Fresh off of one of his best musical years to date, Florida rapper Lärs has crafted yet another beautiful project with Milo. Working in collaboration with his fellow Floridian Ruci, he delivers one of his most personal efforts to date. Ruci’s role on this album as executive producer is something that he hasn’t attempted before, … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: LÄRS – MILO
Yusef Slim pioneers an organic fusion of jazz and drill on “Kaká”, creating an irrepressible and compelling tune. Opposites attract; this is the theory that makes artist Yusef Slim’s new song “Kaká” so magnetic. Jazz has long been a key element in hip hop beat making, but the synthesis of this time honored genre with … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: YUSEF SLIM – KAKÁ
“OUTLAST” is an incredibly clean and polished record with moments of brilliance, but the album’s greatest achievement is the construction of an identity for its creator. The artwork that covers “OUTLAST” is abstract and monochrome. Swathes of black and white pollute the space, outlines of barbed wire tangle and writhe like loose threads. It’s a … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: FXLLEN – OUTLAST
While he’s generally a master of melancholy, London-based singer-songwriter John Alone has time and time again proved that he has a knack for infectious, upbeat material (last year’s ‘Two Suns’ being a prime example). With his new track ‘Sunny Skies’, he’s explored that avenue once again. Employing a melodic rap style that he’s previously used … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: JOHN ALONE – SUNNY SKIES
The second full length from Mixed Matches continues the drowsy romance of last year’s “Late”, with some novel ideas that hint towards an expansion of his sound. For a grouping of loose singles, “Late” is a stunningly beautiful album. The soft, sheer vocals provided by singer – producer Mixed Matches swirl around in various octaves, … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MIXED MATCHES – II
Since I last wrote about Remi, he’s well and truly lived up to his potential. Working with some of the best producers in the underground, the London rapper has left a scorching trail of grime-tinged cyber-trap that has already proved to be revolutionary in an over-saturated, homogenous scene. Following the release of the largely Bloodline … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: REMI
North Carolina’s Chizzy Chaynes ended 2019 on a high with “Back 2 Ballin pt. 2”, and the mantras he set out with the project are set to lead him to new creative peaks this year. For the modern underground artist, every day can feel like a race. The blinding light of success rains down from … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: CHIZZY CHAYNES
Canadian collective Styx City Cult have had an amazing year so far, and with the release of Dag’s two track EP When the Ice Melts they have another high-quality product in their collective discography. Check the project out here. Dag not only raps with immense confidence, stringing verses into hooks so seamlessly that his tracks … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: DAG – WHEN THE ICE MELTS
WellyBlanco approaches the concept of honesty with cybernetic soundscapes on “Human Being”, with vocals that sound organically processed. Seattle vocalist and producer WellyBlanco approaches vocal processing with the perfect intent. His application of pitch correction is obvious, the speed is turned up high; each note flickers to the next rapidly. Behind the autotune, though, is … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: WELLYBLANCO – HUMAN BEING
Jounin N1¥ strikes a balance between rough-edged rage and total serenity with a wide range of musical expressions. “I know it’s painful to see the ones you love struggle, not as strong as I was before” croons rapper – singer – producer Jounin N1¥ on “Perfect”. Whilst the lyrics oppose the title entirely, their presentation … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: JOUNIN N1¥
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