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Freestyle Hip Hop

FLIPPIN’ GOTHIC FABP Strikes with Speaker-Mangling Boom Bap on ‘IT’S B’S LIKE THIS’

Posted on 12 February 2025

If there’s one thing FLIPPIN’ GOTHIC FABP doesn’t do, it’s half-measure hip-hop. ‘IT’S B’S LIKE THIS’ is another bullet in his fully loaded arsenal of boom bap bangers, refusing to hold back as he injects high-octane energy into every beat. The track is built on a polyphonic onslaught that mauls the speakers while his signature infectious lyrical flow keeps the momentum locked at full throttle. It’s a masterclass in how to command a mic with unshakable conviction, making it effortless to get swept up in the rhythmic mantra he hammers home.

With over 2,000 tracks to his name, the Jamaica Queens-based artist has long since earned his place as one of the most prolific figures in the underground hip-hop scene. Cutting through the noise with a raw and undiluted sound, his work with X-Calade Promotionz has cemented his reputation for music that refuses to be watered down. His versatility extends beyond rap, pulling in elements of pop and heavy metal to keep his sonic palette unpredictable. Even before the moniker switch, he was carving out his legacy, with mixtape features from DJ Ron G and a relentless commitment to releasing tracks that demand attention.

The single is now available to stream on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Resonant Quietus: BLVCK GARDEN expresses the inexpressible in his emo rap hit, ‘MY SILENCE’

Posted on 18 October 2024

BLVCK GARDEN’s single ‘MY SILENCE’ is an intricate exploration of how silence is the loudest scream. BLVCK GARDEN is just one of the guises of Carlos Fabre, an artist with roots deeply entrenched in electronic music and hip-hop. As BLVCK GARDEN, Fabre channels his versatility into an emo rap project that resonates with an irrefutable intensity.

The track initiates with a robust thrum of harsh, reverberant bass—a foreboding echo that sets the stage before the beat escalates beneath sharp-with-candour bars delivering the pinnacle of vulnerability.

Fabre constructed a soundscape where spatial effects and the dynamics of the instrumentation speak volumes. Each verse is delivered with a raw, freestyle energy yet carries the weight of a seasoned poet’s ink, unveiling a spectrum of emotions that connect through stark honesty.

Emerging from his diverse musical background—having honed his skills in production and instrumentation remotely via RRFC—Fabre’s latest endeavour in emo rap hints at a promising new direction. With aspirations to sign with a label and further his reach, ‘MY SILENCE’ is a sign of massive things to come from the emo rap luminary.

MY SILENCE hit the airwaves on October 6th; stream the track on SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Veggie Freshingtin has released his epic Afrobeat hip hop single, So Smooth.

Posted on 19 September 2021

‘So Smooth’ is the latest unforgettably authentic single from up and coming hip hop artist Veggie Freshingtin. Fans of Akon, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Ne-Yo will appreciate the fiery symphonic production and high energy rapid-fire rap bars that pull you deeper into the massive production.

There may not be the greatest synergy between the beats and the vocals, but Veggie Freshingtin’s true to voice vocals still carry plenty of command in the eccentric but infectious all the same single.

So Smooth was officially released on September 12th; it is now available to stream on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Kouta attacks injustice in the Middle East with his latest hip hop single, ‘Fall’.

Posted on 31 May 2021

For his latest single, ‘Fall’, up and coming Colorado born and raised hip hop artist Kouta used his platform to speak out about the injustices in the middle east. Given that so few people are willing to speak out about the conflict, Fall leaves you utterly floored as familiar thought starts to resonate.

Kouta proves that you don’t need to pick a political side to demand an end to destruction and devastation. Standing alone one song won’t change the world, but it can cause a positive ripple effect of positive and progressive change by opening up minds and making sure the conversation stays fixed on subjects that we need to address.

Fall may leave you with a lump in your throat, but it’s an emotional rollercoaster worth riding. It hits just as hard as Eminem’s Toy Soldiers. Kouta uses music as an outlet, but by the time it hits the airwaves, it has the potential to work as everyone’s means of catharsis. It’s a much-appreciated olive branch of connection when it is so easy to feel isolated by your anger and anxiety.

Fall is now available to stream via YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

OG STEPPER delivers unconventionally fiery freestyle Rap with ‘Gifted’

Posted on 16 December 2020

With their unconventional production style, domineering presence and playful vibe, up and coming Rap artist, OG STEPPER, created an unforgettable hit with their 2020 single ‘Gifted’.

The spacey ambient beats create a mesmeric platform for OG STEPPER’s fiery freestyle bars to run in synergy with through the loose yet lucid structure. Gifted may not be every Hip Hop fans cup of tea, but anyone looking for feisty Rap tracks to get adrenalized by will find plenty of infectious energy in Gifted.

You can check out Gifted for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Shilla has dropped their soulfully intellectual freestyle mix “834” prod Manny Manhattan

Posted on 11 August 2020
https://soundcloud.com/shillasound/834-freestyle-prod-by-manny-manhattan

Breaking Rap artist Shilla has dropped their latest track 843 Freestyle, and it may be one of the most compelling freestyle tracks I’ve ever heard.

Shilla’s intellectual, insightful and evocative lyrics almost allow the beats to disappear entirely as you lock into the emotion which is projected in the bars. Shilla served up a serious amount of soul in 834 Freestyle, and it’s not every day that you can say Freestyle Rap hits hard in that capacity.

There may have been a nostalgic element or two within the production, but there’s no disputing that Shilla is bringing fresh new tracks to the airwaves. He’s an incredibly unique artist who more than deserves a spot on your radar.

You can check out Shilla’s latest release 834 Freestyle produced by Manny Manhattan via SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Breaking Hip Hop artist Q Capone has dropped their freestyle rap hit “Gang X3”

Posted on 27 June 2020

If you love the raw and organic flow of freestyle Hip Hop, you’ll want to make room on your playlists for Q Capone’s debut single Gang X3.

Since the release of Gang X3, Q Capone has dropped two subsequent hits, yet their 2020 release Gang X3 is the best introduction to the artist’s playful and energetic approach to production.

Gang X3 may be a fairly lo-fi mix, but the high-vibe melodies will lift you up all the same while Q Capone lays down adrenalizing his bars in absolute synergy with the light warm Trap beats.

There’s little room to wonder why there’s so much hype around Q Capone and their exuberant sound. They’re definitely one to watch.

You can check out Gang X3 for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

LOVEbest – 120FREESTYLE X Messiah: Infectiously Fluid Freestyle Rap

Posted on 2 February 2020
https://soundcloud.com/waxsether/120freestyle-x-messiah

If you love the flow of rhythmic freestyle Hip Hop, look no further than the mellifluous new mix “120FREESTYLE” from up and coming Rap artist LOVEbest.

While LOVEbest has proven that they’re more than capable of lyrically dominating a beat independently, there’s an infectious vibe and chemistry between him and Messiah. It’s easy to see why they were brought in to perfectly round-off the track.

The Family Guy samples in the prelude set the tone for the playful, experimental, and in parts comically endearing single. With the mix concluding on some fairly ominous yet light-hearted laughter, there’s little chance that you’ll forget this truly personal and expressive mix which leaves all the pretence out of Hip Hop.

You can check out LOVEbest’s track 120FREESTYLE featuring Messiah for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud now

Review by Amelia Vandergast