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
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
Hip-hop is changing, and it’s changing in every direction. Hip-hop is– without a doubt– the new pop music. If it isn’t, the pop music beating it in sales is ‘taking influence and paying homage’ or more likely directly lifting modern rap production styles for mass appeal and profit. The underground community, however, doesn’t give a … Continue reading BENDING THE RULES : FIVE UPCOMING ARTISTS SPEAK ON SUCCESS, HOPES, MUSIC, AND MORE
A synthy, hypnotic and club-ready masterpiece, Xebra’s ‘Goddess’ is the latest of his songs to receive a visual treatment. The track is just one of nine to appear on his latest project XION, available for streaming here. ‘Goddess’’ main draw is its enchanting vocal performance. Xebra has always been a slick R&B crooner, but on … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: XEBRA – GODDESS
Born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, Milli Merg is a passionate twenty six year old rapper and producer seeking to carve his own lane on his latest project Mergology. ‘Lose It All’ is a solid introduction to Merg’s sound, not only because he produces the floaty, synth-laden beat but because his comforting, melodious delivery … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MILLI MERG – MERGOLOGY
Best known as one half of English hip-hop duo Axed Up, melancholy-minded rapper/singer/songwriter/producer Comply had adopted a new moniker on his latest offering Mystic Angel. As Misery, Comply is able to focus his generally frantic style into something more emotionally grounded. ‘Death Note’ is an immediate standout thanks to its earworm hook (‘I ain’t even … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: MISERY – MYSTIC ANGEL
A mysterious internet presence and a spectral musical entity, JHOST is an artist whose meandering, rainy day raps are uniquely sombre. The latest sign of the rapper’s abilities on the mic comes in the form of the Where is JHOST?!? EP. His voice dry and devoid of life, the titular artist’s delivery is soft on … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: JHOST
Starting out as a softly-sung ballad, Jounin N1¥’s ‘Everyday’ quickly evolves into a raucous pop punk track. We’ve written about him before, but it really must be noted that throughout his career Jounin has become not only a great singer but also a keen and highly adept songwriter. On this genre-fusing banger, he demonstrates a … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: JOUNIN N1¥ – EVERYDAY
