The debut EP from ARSN Music LLC, Fireproof, gives the Bay Area’s independent scene an adrenaline shot. Everything from mellow olive branches of introspective gold in Win a Belt to the pulse-raising gangster hip hop in Flame and Mell to old school cinematic atmospherics mingling with trap in Streets Get Cold, and pure experimentalism in Star Struck, proves this is a versatile playlist staple with a vibe for any mood.
There’s a genuine sense that the collective draws its firepower from the energy that blazes through the synergy of its artists, and that isn’t just something to sit back and envy; it’s something you can feel as you get hyped by lyrical talent matched only by the authenticity in every delivery and beats that set a new standard for indie beatmakers ready to stake their place on the hip hop map. And that map is ever-expanding with innovative forces like ARSN Music LLC pushing the boundaries, charting new territory, and representing voices too often sidelined.
Brought together under the vision of Savaun Brown, ARSN Music LLC was built to give structure and long-term opportunity to rising artists. Fireproof brings together HS Dro, Mista Mell, Big Flame 8, PTM Hud, and Longwe, with every track doubling as both a collaborative showcase and a statement of intent.
Fireproof is now available on all major streaming platforms, via this link.
Review by Amelia Vandergast