Rap

Woah. This is massive! If seeing Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future & James Blake together on a track wasn’t enough, ‘King’s Dead’ is produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and Teddy Walton. The track embodies a similar sound to Kendrick and Mike WiLL’s recent collabs (‘DNA,’ ‘Humble’) but with a new energy thanks to the stacked roster. Kendrick kicks things off with…

The excitement around Towkio’s upcoming album WWW continues to build. With previous singles ‘Swim’ and ‘Drift’ impressing us, Towkio returns with yet another strong release in ‘Symphony’. The track packs a warm weather vibe that’s infectious and commands steady replays. Towkio puts on a dope display of wordplay throughout the first verse as drums slowly build. Standout bars include, “just know…

Lil Wayne is heating up the Holiday season. Fresh off the release of Dedication 6 on Christmas, Wayne is back with Drake for a new freestyle. Going in over Jay-Z’s ‘Family Feud,’ the track is reminiscent of their ‘Ignant Shit’ freestyle (including the mention of Young Angel and Young Lion). Drake kicks things off with some boss talk; from hanging with…

Boston rapper Black EL has been one of the most consistent under-the-radar acts of the past few years. ‘Lonely’ keeps the streak going. With Victor Radz & SXMPLELIFE on the production, the trio create a wavy record with just the right bit of bounce. It’s kush clouds and smooth raps. It’s what EL does best; pairing his laidback flow with…

Sylvan LaCue has been impressing us since the release of Seaching Sylvan. In the span of a few years he’s sharpened his skills and refined his voice with each release. 2017 saw a shift in his music with him getting behind the boards and producing his own tracks. Along with the production shift came a deeper focus on inner reflection. Songs…

S’natra has quickly become one of our favourite up-and-coming rappers in the game. With Brasstracks’ Ivan Jackson on the beats, it seems the pair can do no wrong. ‘Power’ is another stellar release from the two. The track really sees S’natra coming into his own, honing a peak level of swagger and confidence with bars like, “power, power tripping, labels…

Swindail, Mr. Carmack and Chance The Rapper on one track? If that isn’t a stacked collection of artists I’m not sure what is. The two producers have finally unleashes their stellar flip of Chance The Rapper’s ‘All Night.’ The backdrop is completely retooled giving it a wonky future bounce with just the right amount of soul. Some sections are paired down…

It’s been just over a year since Lido unveiled his incredible debut album Everything. Lido is celebrating the anniversary in a number of ways: from releasing the sheet music to the album, to dropping limited edition signed vinyls (available 10/26). Today he unveiled the best surprise yet by releasing an alternate version of ‘Only One’ with Goldlink. Where Jaden’s feature felt…

Brooklyn’s own Brasstracks are easily one the year’s biggest standout acts; from SoundCloud darlings to Grammy Award winning Chance The Rapper collaborators. Despite their success, the duo has managed to stay true to their art. They’ve proceeded to evolve while maintaining the signature sound that we all fell in love with. For Those Who Know Part 1 perfectly encapsulates my previous…

Chicago based rapper Towkio is one of the brightest rising stars in the genre. His latest single ‘Swim’ is a true testament to this statement. Connecting with Lido and Peter Cottontale, the track takes listeners on a wild journey. ‘Swim’s opening is orchestral and cinematic. The beat feels like a score floating under the vocals and allowing Towkio to speak…