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Tripzy Leary kicked off 2019 with a bang, unleashing his biggest body of work to date with the otherworldly Space Migration LP. With various originals and remixes released since the big project, it is evident the eclectic producer is only showing fans the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his creative ideas. Just last week, he shared his…

Chicago-born, Denver-living, Kyral x Banko are maximizing output within their new living arrangement, kicking off 2019 with a handful of fresh releases including ‘Scovie’ with Mport, ‘Rambo’ with SoDown and a release via the debut MorFlo Records compilation Alchemy. Wielding a hybrid style that nestles comfortably between a production-heavy trap and a more experimental freeform sound, Kyral x Banko are…

Although the trap scene in India is nothing like it is in North America, Baajewala has been able to combine his musical influences with his cultural identity to consistently create a unique listening experience. After earning the attention of the trap lord UZ himself as well as established artists such as QUIX and Hydraulix, the talented beat maker has been hard…

Trap OG Hucci is back with his second release of the year. Following up a stellar collab with Stooki Sound, the UK producer connects with ASADI for the exotic banger ‘Villager’. At the forefront, the track leans heavily on ASADI’s signature Persian Trap Music utilizing a mesmeric middle-eastern vocal as the song’s centre piece. Balancing the influence, ‘Villager’ also sees…

TEK.LUN & Mick Jenkins are both underground favourites. TEK.LUN has been a standout in the SoundCloud beat scene for years while Mick Jenkins is at the forefront of bringing lyricism back to rap. ‘Beaucoup’ proves the two are a perfect match. Atmospheric loops are combined with deep bass and hitting percussion for the perfect foundation. Mick Jenkins floats over the beat delivering…

A by-product of cross-country amalgamation, Dallas-based Chow Chow and Baltimore production duo Runnit consolidate styles with the release of ‘Rob Repeat’. What initially began as a mutual appreciation for each other’s craft has quickly developed into a creative alliance that composes the technical proficiency and ear for obscurity that each component brings to the table. We were delighted to catch…

Unleashed from captivity on Halloween of 2015, ‘Lurid’ depicts the earliest spice and flare of South Jersey’s Charlie Quigley in the days when the forward-thinking, boundary-shattering DIGITAL ETHOS project was just beginning to take shape. Still one of my favorite ETHOS tracks to-date, ‘Lurid’ utilizes a mesmerizing introduction equipped with tight-wound percussion and firm bass notes to build a sense…

Freeform bass pioneer WEKS is swiftly becoming a hot ticket item, distinguishing his experimental, production-heavy style from the masses with the release of his highly anticipated Terp Sauce EP, which dropped just shy of two weeks ago. The earliest releases from the New Hampshire-native depict a more trap-focused guise with tight percussion and crisp beat breaks, which have provided ample…

Authenticity can just as quickly be a saving grace to revitalize and revamp an artist’s career as it can be a perilous shift in style that doesn’t quite hit at home with fans the way it was intended. The overall increase in digital streaming platforms and the rise of new innovative technology that allows producers to work from nearly any…

 Malaa‘s latest original track ‘Addiction’ is both full of educational statements and heavy house beats. Off of Tchami‘s CONFESSION record label, ‘Addiction’ is the first of Malaa’s 2019 releases and showcases his swagger through its seductive build-ups and nonchalant drug references which inform listeners of the warning signs and influences of cocaine addiction. He takes his time with the drop…