BIGBABYGUCCI’s latest record is the prelude to breakthrough. “And I know this bitch, and I told this bitch her man be using my type beats” is the synthesis of a new type of bravado, a flex from the no man’s land between the underground and mainstream. The line is from “Typical”, a song which sees … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: BIGBABYGUCCI – TEEN SPIRIT
London rapper Flexo Kobain (probably better known as producer/rapper GYPTXVN to readers of this blog) has an extensive and well-catered discography that primarily focuses on the artist experimenting with his voice, making smooth, cloudy bangers in the process. His new five track offering Space Jam Radio is no different, as every moment of its eleven … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: FLEXO KOBAIN – SPACE JAM RADIO
As his first project following his recent name change, NSTYX3’s Eye for an Eye EP is a great introduction to a new era of the rapper’s sound. Produced entirely by frequent collaborator Jerry3M, this nine tracker is a satisfying collection of sounds that culminate in both parties’ sharpest work yet. I’ve been aware of the … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: NSTYX3 – EYE FOR AN EYE
Georgia rapper 9USER has just returned from a year-long hiatus, and it’s evident from the reception his return has received that his fans have been eagerly waiting his latest drop. ‘Always’ is a killer tune that displays the artist’s personality to its fullest extent, and has made me a fan of 9USER’S music. I had … Continue reading 2020 INTERVIEWS: 9USER
NORTH is a gifted producer and dedicated vocalist, but his greatest potential lies within his ability to curate and manipulate masses of sound. A recent single from Irish producer and rapper NORTH, “OPTIONS”, is an unhinged tangle of melodic threads. Icy pads bend uncontrollably upwards whilst threatening spines of distorted noise taunt and stab the … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: NORTH
Recently in pursuit of a more melodic sound, California rapper Cam Kron’s adapts to it more naturally than ever before on ‘In Tune?’. Produced by the extremely talented Fish, the song’s instrumental is synthesiser-heavy and carries a whimsical, nostalgic tone. Cam’s vocals carry the same sentiment, expressing a desire to get on the same wavelength … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: CAM KRON – IN TUNE?
The hardest worker in the underground, LZA has surpassed all expectations by releasing not one but two projects in the four months since 2020 began. Although he may be best known as a member of the now disbanded BMB Deathrow collective, LZA’s success as an artist has always existed completely separately to his participation in … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: LZA – SHOCK THE WORLD
“Amerikkkan Muscle II” exists in the same divided world as its predecessor, but as a guide and critic Montae Montana is wiser, sharper, and sicker than ever of the injustice around him. “People invent new ways to divide each other every day” says California’s Montae Montana on “World of Lines”, the interlude from his 2018 … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MONTAE MONTANA – AMERIKKKAN MUSCLE II: THE EXTRA MILE
Kiryano’s new song is scarily addictive, a sugary collage of sound that hosts a barrage of carefree verses. Kiryano has got a powerful talent for making hits. His best songs are incessantly catchy, trapping the listener in a world of constant winter made warm by layers of irrationally expensive clothing. The world created by the … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: KIRYANO – GIVE FT. KKETAMINE
With his new album on the way, Slicko DiCaprio wants to be amongst the greats. “I’m very excited with all the things I got in the works. This past year for me has been a lot about really trying to get myself out there after about 3 years of practice; trying to release, trying to … Continue reading 2020 INTERVIEWS: SLICKO DICAPRIO
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