Tag: hip hop

By Jacob Ezra

Bryson the Alien has dropped off a new song called “Faces”, featuring Tezmanian and produced by Ghowste. Based in Portland, the prolific Bryson the Alien is the co-founder of SUMALIENZ with Just Alfa and Tezmanian, who appears on his latest cut, as well as outfit Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon. Following up the eclectic single “Shepherd” with Fatboi Sharif, “Faces” takes on a similarly hypnotic, lo-fi atmosphere laced with a surreal mood and vibrant lyricism.

Murky, raw bass and space-age synths blend into a hypnotic groove on “Faces”, while creating an otherworldly soundscape. The production creates a “sheets of sound” effect that pairs cohesively with the emcees’ off-the-wall flows and outside-the-box lyricism. They display a natural chemistry while delivering head-spinning rhyme patterns in a hushed yet contained delivery, giving “Faces” a mesmerizing feel.

Take a listen to “Faces” here now.

By Jacob Ezra

Toronto emcee Daniel Son and New Jersey producer Wino Willy have dropped off a new song, titled “Frog Legs”. This eclectic joint from the two prolific artists contains an undercurrent of powerful energy- expressed through Son’s elaborate flows and Willy’s atmospheric, cathartic production style.

Warm, hypnotic samples, ethereal backing vocals, and an organic-sounding, infectious rhythm section from Willy underscore Son’s poignant, focused verses as he laces the track with detail-rich lines that have the listener re-winding to capture moments. The expressive track contains just the right addition of charisma, distilling a raw formula from the two artists. A song off Daniel Son and Wino Willy’s anticipated LP, Gris Gris, “Frog Legs” presents a potent, eclectic cut, released on the rising label FXCK RXP. Give “Frog Legs” a listen below now.

By Jacob Ezra

Bryson the Alien has connected with Fatboi Sharif for a fresh new song called “Shepherd”, produced by ghowste. Portland-based Bryson the Alien is a multi-talented artist who is a member of the group Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon, has been on a prolific streak this year that includes projects such as the eclectic SCREW PAK: ZERO’S SAGA. For his latest song “Shepherd”, he connects with New Jersey standout and the garden state gargoyle of elaborate literature challenging the unknown, Fatboi Sharif, for a hazy, surreal new cut.

“Shepherd” contains moody, eery keys that create a darkly hypnotic atmosphere, suiting the hushed, ominous flows of Bryson and Sharif. They deliver thoughtful lyrics that enhance the nocturnal, meditative feel of the instrumentation. Lulling the listener into something of a dreamstate with its syrupy key chords and baritone flows, “Shepherd” makes for a layered, intriguing cut from the two artists. Give it a listen below here.

By Jacob Ezra

Brown_buddha, LANO, OJ Mountain and jules filmhouse have linked for a fresh song called “STEAM ENGINE”. Frequent collaborators and affiliates of the hip-hop and creative collective Hidden Renaissance, the four artists demonstrate a natural chemistry across the metallic, surreal production of “STEAM ENGINE”.

On “STEAM ENGINE”, icy, forward-thinking keys swell above crunchy percussion, underscored by flourishes of ethereal backing vocals. The emcees come through cutting, lyrically-focused verses packed with vivid imagery, while presenting subtly menacing deliveries that suit the ominous production. With tinges of Def Jux in its style, “STEAM ENGINE” is a welcomingly refreshing take on left-field hip-hop sounds. Give it a listen below.

Elaquent has shared a new single titled “IYKYK”, featuring Ivan Ave. Prolific producer Elaquent has spent this decade forging a style all his own, internalizing the sounds of great producers like J Dilla and DJ Premier, but glitching and altering them to a point where his voice became inimitable. Elaquent is an artist whose been pivotal in emphasizing the varied influence of beat music, while helping to establish a vibrant beat music scene in Toronto. His latest song, “IYKYK”, features versatile Norwegian emcee Ivan Ave, and it contains a laid-back, vivid sound that entices the listener with its focused, collected feel.

Organic, warm pianos and grounded percussion open “IYKYK”, as a rich bass-line weaves an infectious groove beneath. As the layers of keys build gracefully, the track’s relaxed, sleek verses meld together smoothly with the instrumentation, giving the song added dynamics while keeping it cohesive. Ave’s calming flows and reflective vocals suit Elaquent’s breezy production, as the pair demonstrate a natural chemistry on “IYKYK”.

“IYKYK” is the first single from Elaquent’s forthcoming album Rediscovery, releasing on renowned label Mello Music Group. Give it a listen below.