Author: befree

By Jacob Ezra

K3NT has caught our attention for his recent project, Pyramid Of The Sun (produced by clockwork, ghowste, madebyok!, and more), a soulful, organic project featuring vivid lyricism and rich production. K3NT had a busy 2023, collaborating with the likes of clockwork, madebyok!, Ghowste and more on a string of engaging offerings, and he finishes off the year on a strong note with the lush Pyramid Of The Sun. Warm, dusty samples and resonant percussion underscore K3NT’s laid-back, smoky flows, while a feeling of focus permeates the EP. An eclectic drop with reflective lyricism that relates to the listener and provokes thought, laced with luscious instrumentation, Pyramid Of The Sun represents a solid end of the year release from K3NT. Give it a listen here now.

Denmark-based artist yeshua sunn has dropped off a new single called “BADMOUTH pt. 1”, produced by olan. The glitchy, hypnotic new track combines sunn’s penchant for surreal sounds with poetic, introspective lyricism that provokes thought from the first line. With themes of exploring one’s inner self and spirituality, “BADMOUTH pt. 1” is a left-field, captivating new cut from sunn and olan that finds the emcee flowing deftly atop weaving, staggering samples and clunky percussion. Give it a listen below now.

Baton Rouge artist V!lla has caught our attention for his fresh single, “!NVASiON”. An independent, multi-disciplinary artist, V!lla brings something refreshing to the table with each release, while displaying much versatility in the process. For his latest offering, he blends genres engagingly with a cohesive yet expressive, atmospheric alternative/ experimental R&B cut. With undertones of house and club, “!NVASiON”‘s vibrant, lush production merges seamlessly with V!lla’s silky flows and character-rich tone for a surreal offering. Give it a listen below now.

Bigg Head has connected with Unitus and tyhir for a fresh song called “Wrong Era”. The imposing, raw track utilizes a booming, powerful rhythm section and glorious brass to conjure an aura of triumph. Merging cohesively with the cathartic production, Bigg Head, Unitus, and tyhir deliver stylish, commanding vocals that blend potent hip-hop flows with infectious melodies. Building dynamically until it releases the tension with a memorable hook, “Wrong Era” represents a intense, victorious offering from the three artists.

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North Carolina artist Myles T. Jordan is no stranger to our platform, and with good reason. The talented lyricist and I’ll Never Die affiliate has had a prolific, strong year, with releases like the expansive pUre (R.D.S.), and a string of poignant singles. His latest, “A Beautiful Rap Theory”, finishes the year strong with jazzy, atmospheric production that suits the emcee’s sharp, thoughtful verses and smooth delivery. Immersive and rich, the production’s concoction of silky horns, airy keys, and dream-like strings feels like the perfect backdrop for Jordan’s vivid, pensive flows. Take a listen to “A Beautiful Rap Theory” here now.

g3mst0n3 has caught our attention for her ethereal new 3-song release, holy trinity, produced by JUNE!. This soulful, warm project features celestial instrumentation and potent, emotive vocals that captivate throughout. The dream-like, hypnotic beauty of title track opener “holy trinity” is simply engrossing, as g3mst0n3 weaves together deeply heartfelt vocals atop surreal guitars and organic percussion. “field of blooom” features organic, laid-back horns and poignant percussion, while a cohesive back and forth between Jay Cinema and g3mst0n3 showcases a natural chemistry and smoothness. Give g3mst0n3’s latest offering holy trinity a listen below!