Northampton, UK artists L30 Robinson and Hxrmz LB have shared a fresh new banger called “Truly Yours”. Containing an ominous, nocturnal instrumental centred around winding synths and rich, heavy bass, this track is invigorating and intense. As the two rappers deliver rapid, dynamic verses full of vivid punchlines, one cannot help but be captivated by this track and drawn into its powerful sound. Sharing a natural chemistry throughout, the two rappers sound focused and poised on this offering, as they dazzle with flexible rhyme schemes and charismatic mic presence. Accompanied by an engaging new visual, “Truly Yours” is simply a release that is easy to re-visit again and again.
senya. has come through with a new single called “X”. His second single, this song draws influence from industrial and alternative hip-hop, providing a raw, nocturnal sound that is immersive and captivating. Featuring a chilling instrumental centred around apocalyptic synths and heavy drums, “X”‘s aggressive groove is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping and your heart racing. Moreover, senya’s vocals are evocative and intense here, meshing seamlessly with the track’s powerful production. A refreshing, progressive banger, “X” is a memorable offering from this new artist that had us intrigued immediately.
Rising Houston rapper-producer Alexcusemy has come through with a new EP called JAPAN Two. The prolific artist, who has been on a hot streak of late with solid projects like the versatile Stratosphere, continues to progress his cloudy, atmospheric sound on this offering.
The project kicks off with “2 Commas” with fellow rapper-producer silversurfersosurreal, a track featuring shimmering, airy production and infectious melodies. As the beat’s glowing keys glide beneath Alexcusemy’s smooth flow, the song draws the listener deeply into its atmosphere, providing a relaxing, psychedelic listening experience. Next, “Gotta Flex” with Madchyld ups the tempo and adds in more maximalist percussion, bringing in a slight drill influence. Here, Alexcusemy comes through with some of his most stylish and catchy vocals, with inflections and melodies that stick in one’s head long after listening. An uplifting, triumphant track, “Gotta Flex” finds him reflecting on how far he’s come and celebrating his wins.
This track transitions smoothly into “Tell Me, Would You?”, a summery, bass-heavy joint that pairs ethereal synths with crisp percussion. Here, Alexcusemy comes through with some charismatic verses that float over the driving instrumental. Lastly, the project closes out with “Bass on Hi”, a celebratory track that uses surreal synths and pillowy 808s to conjure a cloudy atmosphere. Alexcusemy delivers some sharply-crafted vocals on this song that captivate and finish the project off on a high note.
Overall, JAPAN Two‘s triumphant, psychedelic soundscape provides a refreshing take on cloud rap, mixing laid-back vibes with stylishness seamlessly. The latest from Houston’s Alexcusemy, this EP finds the multi-talented artist reaching new heights sonically as he continues to grow and explore.
mynameisntjmack and Tommy Richman have shared a new single called “BUNKER/ PREROLL”, produced by John Wehmeyer and Myles Sweeney. An infectious, refreshing offering, “BUNKER/ PREROLL” features a pensive, laid-back instrumental centred around bright keys and spacey backing vocals. As addictive, rich bass and crisp percussion build a strong foundation for the vocalist’s limber, clever verses, one cannot help but groove and vibe to this character-rich joint. With charmingly self-deprecating lyrical content and a sharply-crafted, memorable chorus, this track provides heavy replay value, and a cohesive whole package that equal parts fun and thoughtful.
Chicago’s Worry Club and Phoenix artist John the Ghost have shared a fresh new single called “Lately”. With both artists quickly rising in the ranks of underground music, this is a much-needed collaboration, and this offering finds the pair sharing an undeniable natural chemistry. A radiant, vivid track, “Lately” smoothly blends wistful guitars with energizing drums to create a colorful backdrop for the track’s dream-like vocals. Capped off by a magnetic chorus, the songwriting shines through on “Lately”, making it a track that is simply ear candy, with infectious melodies that stick in one’s head long after listening.
Nashville-based artists Sam Johnston and Emma Klein have shared a new single called “For a While”- a warm folk offering that evokes a feeling of lost summers. The instrumentation here is beautifully crafted, centred around glowing guitars and rich bass that give the song a wistful tone and a dream-like atmosphere. Johnston and Klein’s vocals suit the elegant instrumental nicely as well, as they come through with evocatively heartfelt verses and a memorable chorus. The latest from these talented Nashville artists, “For a While” is a bittersweet yet uplifting offering that immersed us in its atmosphere from the get-go.
16 year-old Florida artist Geo Mafia has shared a fresh new banger called “Hands Lifted High”, produced by RINGT808NE. With an infectious instrumental centred around chilling reversed samples bolstered by powerful 808s and head-banging percussion, “Hands Lifted High” is a monstrous joint that can easily rattle the trunk of your car. Geo Mafia’s vocals here are also exciting and powerful, as he comes through with some dynamic melodies and smooth flows that keep the listener on their toes throughout. A charismatic, cohesive offering overall, “Hands Lifted High” shows that these young artists are rising quickly with decisive confidence, crafting melodies and sounds that get the listener’s adrenaline pumping fast.
Rising musician Nvsh has shared a new single called “colder”. With sharp songwriting and refreshingly personal lyricism, “colder” drew us into its immersive atmosphere immediately. With infectious instrumentation centred around nostalgic, energizing guitars and atmospheric backing vocals underscored by heavy 808s and crisp drums, “colder” is a track that is both emotive and highly replayable. Moreover, Nvsh comes through with some well-crafted, heartfelt melodies that are memorable and evocative, showcasing his focused abilities as a songwriter and vocalist. Be sure to check out the rest of Nvsh’s discography, as he had a very prolific 2021 and seems to be continuing that this year.
Francesca Wexler has shared a new single called “Cherry Fields Forever”. Wexler, who is originally from Lagos, Nigeria but grew up in Mississauga, Canada, has truly tapped into something unique with her mercurial, layered sound. Exploring space and texture with layers of ethereal vocal samples and bouncy, maximalist percussion, the instrumental on “Cherry Fields Forever” is stimulating and vibrant. Coming through with some evocative vocals that showcase her versatility as an artist, Wexler delivers sharply-crafted flows that captivate with their fluidity and stylishness. A forward-thinking, exciting offering, “Cherry Fields Forever” is equal parts thought-provoking and catchy.
Massachusetts artists Big Drip and ELLIS! have shared a new single called “bizness”. Featuring a powerful instrumental centred around triumphant, reverb-soaked reversed samples, addictive keys, and booming 808s, “bizness” is an exhilarating listen. As Big Drip and ELLIS! come through with some charismatic, ambitious vocals that captivate with their grandiose mood, one cannot help but get drawn into the imposing atmosphere “bizness” creates. The latest offering from these two prolific artists, this song provides heaps of style and infectious songwriting that had us hooked from the get-go.
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