Some of the most amazing artists and athletes have come from the harshest upbringings. These early struggles can provide a true purpose and motivation that is hard to deny. Our recent discovery LUI is a prime example of an artist that went through hardships but will not stop until he reaches the success he yearns […]
Rocking the mic isn’t just about having some swagger – anyone can step in on the hip-hop scene and bring a lot of confidence into the arena with them, but if you want to see the kind of attention that Shaheed and DJ Supreme is bringing in right now, you’re going to need something that […]
Although it’s initially a little understated in terms of texture, the bassline that we encounter in Shaheed and DJ Supreme’s “The Art of Throwing Darts” is indeed the agent of evocation it should be in an ambitious trap track, albeit one that plays second fiddle to the lead vocalist’s dark linguistic release. Shaheed and DJ […]
Just a few bars into his new single “Save Me,” Stringz EMB generates a rough cut vibe that could be the most brooding of any he’s recorded in his career thus far, but this melodic climax is hardly the only high point in this track. From beginning to end, the layers of majestic audio that […]
When considering that its contents are little more than stacked synth parts, a supple bass and drum component, and a lot of vocal moxie from Laforren himself, it’s rather surprising just how full and intense “Outsyder” feels from a sonic perspective. From the swell of the melody to the foundational bottom-end as it ascends into […]
“Like how could you do that to me / Like I skipped the fall I wasn’t planning to leave” croons a humble 301icon in the opening lines of his new single “Love Songs,” currently out everywhere smart hip-hop is sold and streamed. In his words, 301icon has nowhere to hide from the emotion he’s putting […]
In his new single “Demon,” rapper Fresh Da Zoe turns his focus to the straightforward element of his sound and entirely abandons the notion of commerciality in his artistry at the door. From the moment we press the play button forward, Zoe is on top of us with a rhythmic swing from the strings that […]
A lot of artists need to make an impactful statement to their audience is a cornerstone beat, and while the percussive pulsations that make up the groove in KRiTTA’s “Deal Myself” are grounds for checking the single and its video out this fall, it’s not the only element of expressiveness to behold here. In the […]
