Rap

Futuristic electronic music and hip-hop are two of my favourite musical genres. Anytime a project brings both of those things together, it finds a special place in my heart. On Tax Free Toby does just that. The opening track ’17’ is a blend of tender vocal bends, sparkly synths and a touch of nostalgic reflection. It’s the perfect opener, exciting…

Mura Masa‘s ‘Lovesick Fuck’ is one of the UK producer’s most recognizable and impressive tracks to date. The combination of emotionally gripping vocals, upbeat synths and hip-hop core made it as undeniable as it was unique. Giving the track a second set of wings, comes a fresh interpretation that sees A$AP Rocky dropping verses. It’s solid update for 2016 and with…

I have a confession to make. I never really looked into IshDARR until I heard his new song, ‘Locals.’ If you haven’t given him a chance yet, stop wasting your life and turn this up now. I think we can all agree that there are a number of different ways in which a rap song can be good, or even…

We all have days when we just can’t decide who to listen to. Danny Brown provides the perfect solution with his new song ‘Really Doe.’ With a grinding beat that’s hard to turn off, ‘Really Doe’ is a veritable fusion of completely different hip hop elements. Featuring verses by Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Earl Sweatshirt, it’s easy to see where…

Mac Miller switches things up once again with his newly released and very anticipated album, The Divine Feminine. It’s not exactly the name of an album that’s trying front. and that’s because it isn’t. It’s transcended the categories of  being hard or sentimental, it’s good music. Mac Miller was able to say “You don’t know how beautiful you are.” without the cheesiness you felt when…

GTA’s Good Times Ahead album is shaping up to be amazing. After blowing our minds with their collaborative effort with What So Not and Tunji Ige, they’re back with another stellar collab, this time tapping Vince Staples. The duo concoct a hypnotizingly wonky beat that’s dripping with dirty low end and is rounded out with a scattering of animal samples. Vince…

Mick Jenkins proves once again why he deserves to be taken notice of, he raps and produces music that takes the artistry of someone who’s been in the game years beyond what he has been. ‘Drowning’ demonstrates the ability of music, in the way it can make you feel and what it means. Featuring the instrumental hip hop, jazz and everything else…

Earl Sweatshirt returns once again, dropping probably his most soulful track, ‘Balance.’ Backed by smooth instrumentals produced by Knxwledge, Earl diverts yet again from the distinct sound we thought we knew him for in his most recent album I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside. Instead, his melancholic lyrics are softer, and have more to do with life rather…

The production gives this track a smokey ephemeral flavor, but it is no way stripped down, or basic. It reminds me of a foggy summer morning, that magic time when it is bright without the sun, cruising on an empty highway just before everyone is out to rush. Black EL definitely makes it feel like he is taking his time…

Whether it’s ‘You Was Right’ or ‘Money Longer’, Lil Uzi Vert has recently been appealing to our generation with his unique vocals. In other words, he is a newly discovered artist that I hope to hear more of. ‘Team Rocket’ is another of his gems, and we are lucky enough to have its magic enhanced with the help of TOKiMONSTA.…