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Cosmic Hip Hop

Sauce999__ Launched a Soulful Escape Beyond the Stratosphere with his cosmic RnB release, ‘The Flying Saucer’

Posted on 8 January 2025

With The Flying Saucer, the breakthrough luminary Sauce999__ crafted an intergalactic alt-RnB experience that defies conventional boundaries and went beyond Earth’s orbit. Featuring SALTHOUSE and Raquel, the track is a standout moment from the Boston-based producer’s eccentric LP of the same name, released in November 2024. Sauce999__ utilised a synthesis of vintage samples and live instrumentals to create a soundscape that lifts listeners far above the monotony of material reality.

The track balances the nostalgic warmth of old-school RnB grooves with a modern, experimental edge. While mostly instrumental, it doesn’t shy away from emotion; spacey vintage samples serve as the perfect transmission while the ethereally soulful non-lexical vocals and outro mark the outro, tying together a composition that feels both otherworldly and grounded in authenticity. By juxtaposing familiar retro tones with exploratory production, Sauce999__ delivers a sensory experience which simulates floating weightlessly through the cosmos.

Unlike typical psychedelic tracks, The Flying Saucer forgoes cliché motifs, instead carving its own unique path into sonic escapism. Sauce999__ proves himself not just as a producer but as an architect of vibes, expertly cradling his listeners within the dreamy transcendence of his work.

Stream The Flying Saucer on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

RNA KayGii is a conduit of cosmic charisma in his debut hip-hop hit, Boost Mine

Posted on 17 December 2024

RNA KayGii’s debut single ‘Boost Mine’ arrives with a vibe-driven aesthetic that feels more like a surreal sonic habitat than a standard hip-hop cut. Picture André 3000’s charisma colliding with the experimental impulses of J Dilla and RZA, and you’re halfway there. Metric precision in the beats holds it all together, while the lush, wavy textures seem to hover in a trippy, almost cosmic dimension.

The metaphysical imagery threading through the psychedelic motifs creates an unusual sense of intimacy as the track redefines the contours of the contemporary urban love song. The artist wastes no time pulling you deeper into the soundscape, with words that seem to drift through your psyche, stripping away defences to lay bare the emotional core. It’s less about grandeur and more about the raw nerve endings of feeling, all underscored by soulful grooves that swing between grit and silk.

‘Boost Mine’ doesn’t pander to the predictable. In under a few minutes, RNA KayGii proves that even a debut can possess a distinct edge, one that can expand horizons without ever feeling contrived. It’s a track that sets an unmistakable tone, letting you know this artist has something different to say—and the skill to say it.

Boost Mine hit the airwaves on November 28; stream the single on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

FLIPPIN’ GOTHIC FABP unleashed urban surrealism with ‘JUST HOW OPEN MIC’

Posted on 25 February 2024

FLIPPIN’ GOTHIC FABP’s latest single, ‘JUST HOW OPEN MIC‘, is a feat of unorthodox brilliance. Hailing from, New York, this artist, formerly known as Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer, makes a habit of defying convention by merging the gritty essence of urban life with surreal, almost otherworldly dimensions.

The track is an audacious leap into the avant-garde, where spacey, experimental beats collide with a hypnotic rap cadence. FLIPPIN’ GOTHIC FABP’s lyrical prowess is akin to a cosmic navigator, guiding listeners through a sci-fi cinematic universe, yet firmly rooted in the raw, undiluted essence that has been his hallmark. His voice, a blend of rhythmic precision and melodic undertones, weaves through the beats with an almost ethereal quality.

This is not your typical hip-hop fare. ‘JUST HOW OPEN MIC’ challenges the listener, demanding attention and contemplation. It’s a bold statement from an artist who has worked over 2,000 tracks into his discography; a testament to his relentless creativity and dedication to his craft.

Watch the official music video for JUST HOW OPEN MIC by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast