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Josiah Hotwire and Illinformed’s ‘BODYBAG SEASON LP’ (ft. Wish Master) is a blazing cross-continental collab

Harlem, New York emcee Josiah Hotwire and London producer Illinformed‘s album BODYBAG SEASON LP, featuring Bristol’s Wish Master is a blazing collaboration from across the Atlantic from start to finish. Equipped with hard-hitting, eclectic production that feels focused throughout, as well as detailed, razor-sharp rhymes from Hotwire and Wish Master, BODYBAG SEASON LP makes for a late year scorcher that blends NYC and UK hip-hop aesthetics cohesively.

Album single “HARLEM KNIGHTS” is a powerful song from early in the track-list that kickstarts the album with a fierce energy. Weaving strings, crunchy percussion, and immense flows give “HARLEM KNIGHTS” a gripping sense of urgency, paired with a sense of style that lives up to the song’s name. “IT GETS GREATER L8ER” contains angelic yet raw instrumentation that sounds poignant and cohesive when paired with Hotwire’s captivating verses. The orchestral, epic feel of “INSIDE MY MIND” makes for a truly impressive closer, with expansive energy and vivid lyricism from the two emcees. Give BODYBAG SEASON LP a listen here now.

Lynx Cane drops evocative album ‘SNIS’

By Jacob Ezra

London lyricist Lynx Cane has returned once again with a fresh album called SNIS. Following up his spiritually-themed, soulful projects Garden of Gethsemane and The Spirit And It’s Fruits, SNIS finds him detailing his personal journey with vibrant lyricism laid atop potent, evocative instrumentation. SNIS’ introspective tone and meditative production gives it much character, paired with Cane’s distinctive baritone delivery and poetic lyricism.

“TESTIMONY” opens the project and does a lot with a short run time and minimalistic sound, as Cane gets deep on the microphone with a series of poignant, focused lines that capture SNIS’ themes of personal growth and redemption. “MANNA” brings in a more hypercharged, trap-laced sound that showcases Cane’s versatility, while “DEAD RIGHT”, featuring Retropxssy, continues this trend with production that flirts with rage and electropunk sounds and hard-hitting vocals. “Tabernacle” presents an evocative, reminiscent posse cut featuring Mary Sue, Jay Cinema, Kip C, Swordbearer and Kingayeo, that sees the emcees laying down heartfelt lines atop airy soul loops to a stirring effect.

Give London emcee Lynx Cane’s latest project SNIS a listen here now.