A highly underrated rapper making hard music in a similar vein to his brother LZA but featuring his own unique twist, Casanovx is due to release his next project very soon and he’s going to make a lot of noise in the underground this year. 1. I was surprised to find out you were LZA’s … Continue reading Interview Season 2: Casanovx
I been following vonte on Twitter for a minute now and he’s a great guy, funny as hell and really, really talented. He makes beautiful beats on his excellent instrumental tapes and in a partnership with rapper NoGumHundo. I’m convinced this man can produce anything, honestly. Enjoy this interview, I’m glad I finally got round … Continue reading Interview Season 2: rioridgevonte
ARTISTS: LO$TBOY$YNDICATE SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER INSTAGRAM Carolina hip-hop collective LO$TBOY$YNDICATE are undeniably a fascinating collective. A four piece whose approach to rapping is heavily inspired by the exuberant, fun-loving sound of late 80’s/90’s groups like De La Soul and The Pharcyde, LO$TBOY$ have crafted a discography undeniably worthy of attention. From the dense, hazy material on … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: LO$TBOY$YNDICATE – PERPETUAL
An elite producer working with some big names in the underground, Dr. Alien has really set himself apart from his contemporaries with a consistently dark, oppressive approach to production. His grasp of melody is astounding, and based on what I’ve heard from him over the last few months I’d confidently say he could tackle almost … Continue reading Interview Season 2: Dr. Alien
ARTIST: SEKWENCE SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER INSTAGRAM SeKwence’s fifth project in under twelve months and his debut album proper, WONDER IF HELL HAS A BUFFET is, somehow, also his greatest to date. The array of production feels like a beautiful amalgam of the beatmakers who’ve aided him throughout his career, ranging from Budget Cuts 2 mastermind Killer … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: SEKWENCE – WONDER IF HELL HAS A BUFFET
An artist in every sense of the word, D. Lanham has over two decades in the music business and is an immense talent. He’s a singer, rapper, producer, songwriter, and a really great guy who I’m very lucky to know. Enjoy the interview! 1. Hey bro, great to finally get this interview done. Firstly, I … Continue reading Interview Season 2: D. Lanham
ARTIST: LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON BANDCAMP TWITTER INSTAGRAM Jewelry Rap is a product of two things: it’s definitely the result of a talented MC’s love and appreciation for hip-hop and all things to do with it, and it’s indisputably the culmination of amazing chemistry between the rapper Jah-Monte and the producer Lavonte Hines aka FLLS. The … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON – JEWELRY RAP
Wavami is a crazy diverse rapper who over the last two years has built up a solid discography full of ethereal bangers and dreamy monologues. I’ve hosted his music many times, and built a relationship strong enough for me to say he’s a really great, genuine guy with a real love for music. 1. How … Continue reading Interview Season 2: Wavami
Ohio rapper Jah-Monte is offering us a wholly new concept with a new drop that acts as a visualisation of the powerful two part track ‘Best Rapper In Charlotte Pt. 5’ from earlier in the year. The song is still just as smooth instrumentally as it was when it dropped back in March, and the … Continue reading NEW VISUAL: LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON – BEST RAPPER IN CHARLOTTE PT. 5
ARTIST: ICXXY SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER INSTAGRAM New York rapper ICXXY had an amazing 2018, dropping three instalments of his MYSTIC PIMP series that saw him tackling IAMPISSED and Loko Los production with unmatched ferocity. The spirit of the underground really flows through the young rapper, and with his latest offering FRXXXM THXXX CXXXLD it once again … Continue reading 2K19 REVIEWED: ICXXY – FRXXXM THXXX CXXXLD
