Chill Hop

From the first melodically cathartic note of the guitar to KV Infinity’s latest single Cherry Blossom you’re hooked. The Alt Ambient Urban hit won’t fail to draw you into the progression, the choice to include the sound of crashing waves in the prelude was bordering on genius. Once Cherry Blossom kicks into verse you’re treated to a lyrically-driven offering of soulfully urban vibes which comes to life through the sweet romanticism which bleeds from the lyrics.

With her latest single KV Infinity proves that there are still so many directions to take the urban soundscape in. However, there is little that other up and coming artists can do to match the blissfully strong serenity which is projected from her vocals which weave so seamlessly in the prodigally piercing melodies.

You can check out Cherry Blossom for yourself by heading over to SoundCloud and embracing the (literal) waves of lucidity. Cherry Blossom is just one of the singles released from her 2018 album ‘INFINITY’, for the full transcendental effect, I’d hit play on the first track.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Tarek 0_- may have created the most cathartic sound I’ve ever had the pleasure of slipping into with his release of Wherever. Rather than just sending you into a catatonic state the ambient track bleeds through enough melody to keep you hooked onto every single snare, rattle and fluid progression of the Trap style beat. Vocals were rendered unnecessary (and quite rightly so) for wherever as the soundscapes flirted with lucid uplifting emotion that I can guarantee will enable you to reach a blissfully transient new plateau. In his playfully experimental style he describes his music as ‘Marvin Gaye meets Brian Eno’ those give words sum up his sound almost perfectly. But this one, you’re really going to have to listen to yourself. There is as much substance between the space of the sounds as there is contained within them as they trickle by never demanding attention just offering pure vibrant harmony.

You can check out Tarek 0_-‘s latest track Wherever on SoundCloud now along with his latest releases where Tarek 0_- has mixed up his quiescent style with a more traditional Chill Hop approach to sound.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

It would seem that intoxication is a major part of US based Chill Hop producer and rapper Dxvxs’s soundscape, whilst that’s not too unexpected within Hip Hop Dxvxs has created one of the most ambiently stimulating Trap mixes I’ve heard this year with his latest single DRUG$.

DRUG$ hits you with an instant wave of catharsis as soon as you hit play on the polyphonic mix, the resonance on the synth is more than enough to take you under as you embrace the waves of trickling, reverberating tantalising sound. The only suggestion I would have for Dxvxs in the future would to be hold back on the effects in his voice, all the natural texture of his vocals were stripped away under the heavy reverberation which in parts clashed with the resonance of the sound. Having said that, I can’t think of a more perfect track to vibe out to.

So if you’re looking for some new mixes to add to your vibe-out playlists you can check out Dxvxs’ latest Trap beat DRUG$ on SoundCloud now along with the myriad of track Dxvxs has released this year.

Review by Amelia Vandergast