Seattle rapper Juzo’s new EP Anima 01 was sent to me not long after its release, and was described in the press release as an ‘ambient and cyberpunk-inspired project’ with lyrical topics ‘about finding hope amidst the desolate nature of addiction and depression’. As it turns out, these descriptions couldn’t be any more on the … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: JUZO – ANIMA 01
On his newest banger, New York’s Josen tackles another colossal drill beat with exhilarating results. Josen’s 2020 was full of great music, but none were more effective and memorable than ‘Heart of Da City’. Inspired by the increasingly popular sounds of UK drill, Snake’s beat was the perfect backdrop for the rapper’s hardest song to … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: JOSEN – REGARDLESS
Vernacular represents the third time that the Lo$tboy$yndicate collective has featured on 108mics, and with their newest release the trio are more deserving of praise than ever. At seven tracks long, this is their best collection of music to date. Right out the gate, the ‘Syndicate’ prove that they’re not messing around. The raps are … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: LO$TBOY$YNDICATE – VERNACULAR
A producer almost a decade into the game, levitatingman’s work carries a serious legacy. An initial glance at his production credits will tell you that he’s worked with some of the most vital underground artists of the past 7 or 8 years, and his skills are only growing with each passing drop. I’ve caught up … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: LEVITATINGMAN
One of the most exciting production cliques in operation right now, MasterCardBoyz haven’t skipped a beat on the seventh installment of their instrumental series. More condensed than June’s monolithic Vol. 5 and a slightly longer offering than Vol. 6, this might be just be the collective’s most essential work yet. As with previous installments, production … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MASTERCARDBOYZ – MASTERCARDBOYZ VOL. 7
Another of 2020’s much needed crossovers, ‘Wait!’ is one of Uglyboy’s most exhilarating songs to date. With Neilaworld rapper Ericdoa in tow, the Hurenpop artist reminds his fans that he’s an incredible vocal talent. Working over one of Eric’s beats, the duo take turns in applying their smooth vocals to the pounding instrumental. Eric’s hook … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: UGLYBOY & ERICDOA – WAIT!
If any artist found their sound in 2020, it was Photon Tide. His recent effort Afterimage was the peak of his output so far, working with a single producer in Fony Wallace to deliver his most consistently great set of songs to date. But while many of Photon’s standout releases have revolved around the chemistry … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: PHOTON TIDE – AUTUMN
Scott Delta may not have appeared directly on the blog before, but his fingerprints were all over SkomaZOM’s Shove This Up Your Hole & Eat It. Our review of the project applauded it for its impeccable mixing, a role primarily filled by Scott. Now that I’ve had my attention drawn to Scott’s solo output, I’m … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: SCOTT DELTA
$econd Nature are back with their second offering of 2020: a darker, heavier set of tracks perfect for exercising frustration at the evil world that we currently inhabit. Sonically, this is the group’s cleanest sound to date. ‘Bang’ is absolutely huge, a vindictive anthem for the downtrodden that doesn’t relent even slightly on each of … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: $ECOND NATURE – WAR IN HELL
A youthful creative with some groundbreaking ideas, Nari is an artist to keep your eye on in the coming months. Their new song ‘Necromancer’ is out now and can be streamed here. Their 108MICS exclusive ‘Trap’ can be streamed here. Hey! It’s great to have you on the blog, I hope you’re keeping well. Firstly, … Continue reading 2020 INTERVIEWS: NARI
