Tag: hip hop

Philadelphia producer Finch and Seattle emcee noahillest have dropped off a visual for their song “Haven’t Lost”, featuring New York’s The Nait Sirk. “Haven’t Lost” represents a refreshing meeting of three prolific minds- while the track displays a natural chemistry between the artists as noahillest and Sirk glide atop the laid-back, warm production from Finch. The production contains a glowing, relaxed energy, consisting of breezy guitars, dusty keys, and an organic-sounding rhythm section. noahillest and Sirk’s verses contrast with eachother but also feel cohesive, with noahillest’s dynamic, higher-pitched delivery preceding Sirk’s gritty baritone flows. Accompanied by a warm, nostalgic new visual that enhances the song’s carefree energy, “Haven’t Lost” represents a solid new offering from the three artists. Check out the new video below via Soulspazm.

Gxldsoulrebel has connected with 95 Goldie for a new track, titled “Split Decision”. Hallmarked with lush, laid-back production, introspective flows, and commanding yet low-key mic presences, “Split Decision” makes for another thoughtful cut from these prolific artists. Atop silky, moody production centred around dream-like keys, warm guitars, and a poignant bass-line, Gxldsoulrebel and 95 Goldie weave together pensive verses laced with rich lyricism, while showcasing an effortless chemistry. As “Split Decision”’s meditative instrumentation builds hypnotically, the two rappers play with the track’s themes of being at a crossroads in life, at a time when introspection and reflecting on your past is key to move forward. It’s a relatable and heartfelt track that inspires one to look within in a world that often encourages the opposite. Give “Split Decision” a listen below.

Chicago producer Achille has shared a single called “cure”. Delicate piano lines and hypnotic, grounded percussion detail Achille’s single “cure”, conjuring dream-like soundscape in the process. Moored by rich bass, “cure” builds into a meditative groove while keeping a lightweight airiness that gives the track an engaging balance. With its freeing, relaxed instrumentation- “cure” creates a sense of relief, like taking a deep breath and letting the stress off your chest after a long day. Achille’s track “cure” continues his run of lo-fi tinged, emotive instrumental hip-hop tracks with a refreshing new joint. Give “cure” a listen below now. 

Maryland artist Shaw Calhoune has shared a new EP, titled Four Piece, via Big El Records. Following up engaging singles like “A House Sparrow’s Feather” as well as his project Fly Langston released in February, his latest offering, Four Piece,is a focused, detail-rich project containing soulful, rich production and true-to-life, vivid lyricism from Calhoune.

Four Piece opens with “Fu Kang”, a track that introduces Calhoune’s penchant for memorable, poetic lyricism atop a meditative instrumental containing thought-provoking keys and minimalistic percussion. “Kenny’s” brings in hypnotic soul sampled production as Calhoune laces his verses with clever, poignant lines- while “New Dynasty” introduces an expansive, elegant sound. Closer “Eddie Leonard” makes for a highlight from the EP with its powerful soul samples, potent keys, and raw, hard-hitting flows from Calhoune to finish the project on an emotive note.

Take a listen to Shaw Calhoune’s latest project Four Piece below now.

New Jersey’s Fatboi Sharif and New York’s Steel Tipped Dove recently shared their collaborative LP Decay- an uncompromisingly experimental, head trip of a record that lives up to its namesake with dilapidated, raw instrumentation and apocalyptic lyricism. Following up the album’s release, they now share a video for Decay’s opening track “Phantasm”, directed by Mike Petrow. The new visual is characterized by surreal, wintery shots that capture the song’s frigid psychedelica. With an expressive performance from Sharif set to backdrops including the ruins of old homes and bare, ice-laden trees, the new video for “Phantasm” captures the ethos of Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove’s new Decay record. The track’s grimy, ominous guitars, cathartic bass, and menacing flows serve as the perfect soundtrack, distilling a sinister energy that merges cohesively with the visual’s frames. Give the new video for “Phantasm” a watch below, released via Backwoodz Studioz.