Rap

Dance music home bases Chicago and Detroit come together with rising producers Apollo XO and TeKNoNo. Separately making a name for themselves in their respective cities, the two are collaborating for a club-ready tune called ‘Gang’ that’ll make you instantly want to put your shuffling shoes on. ‘Gang’ makes rap the forefront of this booming bass house tune, allowing the…

First heard during Nigo’s Kenzo FW22 runway show, the long-awaited single ‘Hear Me Cleary’ from Bape’s Founder Nigo featuring Pusha T has finally arrived.  Following the blueprint ‘Want It Bad’ and ‘Arya,’ everything about the record mirrors the elevated style of his wardrobe. The swirls of the dizzying synths, with the drums bashing around the edges. “The coke speaks to…

“This song is already turnt/so here’s a bell.” Portland rapper Yeat came across the Tik Tok Golden Ticket in one couplet. Viral hits like ‘Get Busy’ and ‘Turban’ propelled him from TikTok darling to a raging internet sensation with potential crossover appeal. His last mixtape, Up 2 Me, dropped in September of 2021 peaked at 59 on the Billboards charts in December.…

Vince Staples and DJ Mustard let the world hear their latest collaboration, ‘Magic,’ serving as a preview to Vince Staples’ upcoming fifth album, Ramona Park Broke My Heart. Slated to release April under Blacksmith Recordings and Motown Records UK. ‘Magic’ is a love letter to the city that molded him. It’s transparent on how the city ensnares its occupants to…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

Benny 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…

“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…