Somasu has just released a new EP, From the Water, with as much abstract influence in his lyrics as can be found in the cover art. All the vibes on this tape are positive, a pleasant change of pace from the weight of most rap that comes out in our politically charged times. Listen to the smooth “Gabi” above, but tune into the rest of the … Continue reading
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Riding rhythmic chillwaves. Source: SoundCloud / Korgy & Bass Continue reading
HERoes indeed! Sampa the Great teams up with Estelle and Rahki for her newest release, a 3-track effort supported by Red Bull Sound Select. The aloof attitude on “The Plug” has me grooving hard, but be sure to give the rest of the EP a listen. Source: SoundCloud / Red Bull Sound Select Continue reading
Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Adams worked mostly solo on this record. A few guests contribute on the refrains, grounding the lofty project, but never detract attention away from what is largely autobiographical. Emay also produced all the backing tracks throughout Ilah, filling it with chopped drums and spliced samples for a unique listening experience, if not an acquired taste. The album’s production is … Continue reading Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Adams worked mostly solo on this record. A few guests contribute on the refrains, grounding the lofty project, but never detract attention away from what is largely autobiographical. Emay also produced all the backing tracks throughout Ilah, filling it with chopped drums and spliced samples for a unique listening experience, if not an acquired taste. The album’s production is tied … Continue reading Are Our Gods Best? Ruminating on Emay’s New LP, Ilah
Pell’s new two-track release under Red Bull Sound Select is a rhythmic journey guided by its producer, London On Da Track. Source: SoundCloud / Red Bull Sound Select Continue reading
Noname Fones Home
sngalbums: Soul is a commonly known genre of music, but like most genres, its origins are an amalgam of cultural and personal influences. The term itself suggests a depth that transcends the structure of what we know as soul, which recently has made way for an electronic vein of music that is equally emotionally potent. But noname’s recent mixtape Telefone actually has led me to … Continue reading Noname Fones Home
Noname Fones Home
Soul is a commonly known genre of music, but like most genres, its origins are an amalgam of cultural and personal influences. The term itself suggests a depth that transcends the structure of what we know as soul, which recently has made way for an electronic vein of music that is equally emotionally potent. But noname’s recent mixtape Telefone actually has led me to an … Continue reading Noname Fones Home
Somasu recently released his new record, Occassionalesque, and to put it lightly: it’s a left-field hip hop fever dream. The production varies widely on each track due to the rotation of producers but Somasu’s off-kilter lyrical structure somehow holds it together. Listen in full on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Somasu Continue reading
rhdchrst: Elujay – Golden Source: SoundCloud / Elujay Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 