Early on in Few Good Things, we witness the dilemma that plays inside Saba’s mind. The sun is out as it reigns in the new day by all intents and purposes. Each passing day further removes Saba from the trauma that surrounds him. Few Good Things is intended to be independent of grief: a reminder to celebrate leisure, expansive, and…
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If you’re not from the U.K., you may have never heard of Hazey. However, on this side of the pond, there’s not a corner of a street that’s not attempting to rap in a Liverpudlian accent. Originally, his track ‘Packs and Potions’ emerged from a TikTok video that went viral of BlackBox’s Under 18 Cypher. Now, it’s a Top 20…
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Aitch and Arrdee have been compared in the past, with both sets of fans ready to say that their favourite is best. Aitch and Arrdee had other plans though – making bangers. Both artists have been on a phenomenal run as of late, with masses of chart success and their new collab ‘War’ is set to do exactly the same.…
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merry choppins has been on our radar ever since he dropped his two-track ‘flex / ohhhiiiiii’ in October of last year. The prolific producer has been making a name for himself after gaining a diverse discography of credits working with a plethora of incredible rappers. But now, the merry choppins project is front and center. To start off this year,…
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Benny The Butcher & J. Cole Link Up For Incredible Collaboration ‘Johnny P’s Caddy’
by Colinby ColinBenny The Butcher x J. Cole is the collaboration I didn’t know I needed. The unexpected duo comes together for the barrage of bars that is ‘Johnny P’s Caddy.’ Joining forces over Alchemist production proves to be the perfect bridge for the two emcees. The beat is cold with a hint of soul. With no hook, this one is for…
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“How’s Life?” It’s a simple question that is often asked but seldom deeply considered. You may hear it from an old friend or former colleague. It’s an informal inquiry to catch up. At the surface it can seem simple, warranting a thoughtless, “good, u?” or “busy.” But upon deeper reflection, it’s asking a lot. How is life? On Caleborate’s newest…
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seeyousoon supergroup member Wahid is breaking off from the pack in his latest release, What’s In A Name?, where the rapper introduces himself in two tracks, ‘AKA’ and ‘WAHID.’ Having opened for the likes of Vince Staples, Saba, KRS one, and more, Wahid utilizes this EP as a chance to allow people to get to know him, as his own person,…
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Fall Into A Vast And Magical Spiral With The ‘2021 Juelz Remix Tape’
by John Donahueby John DonahueWith much anticipation and excitement within a short amount of time, Juelz surprises listeners with his ‘2021 Juelz Remix Tape.’ Yes, it’s that time of the year again where the iconic racecar-infused producer flips some of the hottest tracks of the year, creating yet another compilation of pure gems to store up for a lifetime. Fans from all over have…
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Christmas has officially come early. After teaming up to drop one of the best projects of the year in King’s Disease II, Nas & Hit-Boy are back with a 9-track release entitled Magic. Living up to its name, the new release proves that their chemistry only increases with time. Nas is sounding as sharps as he has as of late and…
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Louis Futon Talks Health, Ranks Punny Artist Names, and Gets Nostalgic About ‘Couchsurfing’ [Interview]
Last month, Louis Futon blessed us with the masterpiece that is Couchsurfing. The way the LA-based producer is able to find the perfect balance of modern and vintage sounds, there’s no doubt this album will stand the test of time. It’s the ideal medley of electro-soul, funk, and hip-hop and the artist managed to bring together artists from all over…