Category: Roundhouse Features

By Hazel Clementine

If you’re not hip to the eclectic rapper WiFiGawd, then you might want to catch up. The prolific Washington DC emcee got his start on Soundcloud, and proceeded to expand his style into boundless territory with each release. Collaborations with the likes of Black Kray and Tony Seltzer helped cement his status as an underground mainstay, while his solo works speak for themselves as well. A diverse artist, WiFiGawd’s output frequently blends elements of phonk, lo-fi, trap, and experimental hip-hop.

His newly released album Been Bout It, is bound to get you hooked. The relaxed, infectious flows over overly raw, bass-boosted trap beats will have your house, whip and headphones rattling from the get-go. “Hustle and Flow” is an atmospheric, charismatic head-trip of a track, while “Pocket Watchin'” really captures the essence of WiFiGawd’s sound with its character-rich, surreal style. “In My Lane” is another highlight on the album as he raps factual knowledge atop booming, textural production- reason being the first verse on the song is “they say I never miss I’m like Curry of this rap game”.

On Been Bout It, WiFiGawd indeed stays in his lane, as his style is immensely different than any rapper today. Gawd’s techniques are impeccable because of his sleek flows, abstract rhyme patterns and his ability to maintain an organic delivery atop any type of beat he flows over. Listen to Been Bout It here on Spotify now!

By Hazel Clementine

Are you hungry looking for snaxxxs? Well look no further because prolific musician Mndsgn is serving delicious snaxxxs and they don’t disappoint. Mndsgn is back once again with a brand new album titled ‘Snaxxx’, which demonstrates his signature jazzy, detail-rich sound. From the very moment ‘YUM.ME’ starts, you know from the jump it’s going to be an album that takes you through dozens of pleasurable, vivid memories and experiences.

With album features from the likes of Liv.e, Devin Morrison and Anna Wise, it’s promised to bring back that classic silky rnb and jazz feel. Smooth, romantic beats with serenading vocals and organic, laid-back percussion Mndsgn made it feel like a late night quiet storm segment on a radio station. The sensual tracks ‘Midnitesnaq’ and ‘LUV MIRAGE’ felt as if you were listening to a Sade or Norman Brown song, with a lo-fi hip-hop twist.

Putting this album on repeat is an excellent choice, because whenever you listen to the album you’re guaranteed to hear different sounds, instruments and things you might have missed the first time. It’s expected that this album will make you want to fall in love for the first time (or fall in love over again) while you’re listening. Don’t miss out on this masterpiece from Mndsgn! Listen now on all streaming services or as always, support the artist directly by purchasing from their Bandcamp HERE.

By Hazel Clementine

Musician, producer & DJ Stro Elliot has returned with a new single called “Monday’s Generation”, released ahead of his fourth album La Villa. Elliot is a founding member of The Procussions, an underground group that, prior to the release of their 2003 full-length debut, relocated from their native Colorado Springs to Los Angeles. Elliot also has solo album and beat tape releases dating as far back as 2011, with some of his projects leaning into experimental sonics, and others with more jazzy notes and classic hip-hop elements. His lead single off of his fourth album La Villa is titled “Monday’s Generation”- which is also available for preorder on Bandcamp- is just a taste of what’s to come November 17th.

Listening to “Monday’s Generation” makes you invigorated full of and lively emotions, from the upbeat, infectious drums to the beautiful, ethereal background vocals. Laced with engaging grooves and demonstrating a potent focus in its production choices, “Monday’s Generation” presents a refreshing preview of Elliot’s upcoming album La Villa.

“Monday’s Generation” reflects that Elliot is a member of The Roots, as it exudes a potent live band aura. Maybe it’s just us but couldn’t you imagine Black Thought dropping a verse on this exceptional beat? If you haven’t already checked out this single and pre-ordered this album we highly suggest doing so as it’s going to be a hit. You can support Stro Elliot here by purchasing directly from his Bandcamp HERE and preordering “La Villa” which will release November 17th.

By Hazel Clementine

With an extensive catalogue full of vibrant kicks & snares, Elaquent’s boom bap style of beats never misses. With the first single of 2023, Elaquent releases “IYKYK” featuring Norwegian emcee Ivan Ave with the alluring melodies of the piano simultaneously joining in with organic, grooving drums. If you aren’t familiar with beat maker Elaquent you must be living under a rock. He has a lot of hit beat tapes including ‘Persona’, ‘The Midnight After’, ‘The Scenic Route’, ‘Bakers Dozen’, ‘After Midnight’ and ‘Komfort Food’, which exhibit a smooth, detailed sound that catches the ear right off the bat.

Rapper Ivan educates the listener on what “IYKYK” means if you happened to not know the meaning. Ivan delivers refreshing lyrics by including a narrative of what his day-to-day activities and encounters consisted of. Signed to Jakarta Records and Fat Beats Records, Ivan is a rapper from Norway with more than ten album releases since 2014. You can find both Elaquent and Ivan Ave on Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and YouTube. We recommend you not only listen to their collaboration but their individual work as well. You don’t want to miss the heat!