P.Keys – Nobody EP

P.Keys has quickly become one of our favourite new rappers of 2014. He garnered our attention earlier this summer when he ripped some of the hottest electonic beats with ease. From Kaytranada’s ‘Not To Play With’ and Mr Carmack’s ‘This Morning Was Funny’ to Troyboi’s ‘Forgive Me Not’ and Hucci’s ‘Realm’ every one impressed. With his buzz strong, the DC based artist is here with a fresh EP to prove his worth. Featuring original production from Moving Castle’s Hunt For The Breeze, Manila Killa & AObeats, plus Royal, Trey Lewis, Rowdy Major and longtime collaborator Kief Ledger, the beats are insane and the bars follow suit. The 9 track project drifts through a variety of moods and themes from breakneck party bangers (‘F WT U HRD’, ‘Dirty Rotten’), to tales of heartbreak (‘Book Of Life’) and wavey vibes (‘Lo Key’). Lyrically it doesn’t disappoint with a sprinkling of tight wordplay throughout and his flow moves over the unorthodox beats effortlessly. One thing that really stands out is the disregard for typical song structure and ability to let the music and creativity flow. This is best displayed on ‘Hear Me’. The track only contains one verse from P.Keys and is bookended by a beautiful future bass opening and close. The approach really allows the listener to get into the feel and makes the single verse that much more impactful. The EP proves that P.Keys is one of, if not, the best rappers combining hip-hop and electronic music. Stream Nobody below and be sure to grab the free download. If you’d like to learn more about P.Keys check out our exclusive interview.