Rap

It isn’t uncommon for Rap artists to make no bones about how utterly tragic the world is. But some artists have that special ability to touch a nerve and let the empathy spill. Up and coming Hip Hop artist Jott possesses that very same evocative superpower.

In their latest album “Rough Draft” you’ll hear raw candid introspective versed with absolute conviction within a soundscape which blends Old School vibes with layers contemporary Trap. The best introduction to Jott’s distinctive approach to Hip Hop is the standout single “Terrified”. The single resonantly alludes to the fear and uncertainty which so many of us have to deal with, day in, day out. But there are very few artists who can paint that picture of well-rationalised anxiety as well as Jott.

You can check out Terrified along with the rest of the soberingly raw album from Jott for yourselves by heading over to Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Up and coming Hip Hop artist Mr. Leary has recently dropped their debut EP “Lost in Translation”. Each of the tracks on the album is a transfixing blend of high-fire indie contemporary Rap, yet, the best introduction to their distinctive urban approach is the title track.

While Lost in Translation didn’t have the strongest start, once you were able to get aligned with the light and fluid guitar melody which was put behind the mix the immersive magnetism started to resonate.

Lost in Translation may not be the most accessible Hip Hop track which we’ve checked out recently, but it’s undeniable that Mr. Leary has plenty of potential. Under slightly more concordant and radio-ready beats which sit in tighter synergy with the bars, they’d be unstoppable.

You can check out Lost in Translation for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

For his latest drop, “Rap with the Gods” Barbaric Barry teamed up with up and coming Rap artist Soup koola. Together they created a high tempo contemporary Hip Hop track which may just leave you questioning whether the Rap artists need oxygen at all.

The relentless Rap versing transcends even what Eminem can spit into a mic, yet, Rap with the Gods is more than just high rapid-fire Rap bars, there’s also plenty of lyrical ingenuity weaved into the track which plays a heavy hand in ensuring that you’re hooked straight from the first verse. The polished production on Rap with the Gods is just the cherry on the cake. The EDM Hip Hop beats may take a backseat, but they still create the perfect platform for the bars.

You can check out Rap with the Gods for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

“What’s the Reason” is the second single from breaking Bay Area Pop Trap artist Josh!, any fans of relentless lyrical versing sitting in synergy with big EDM beats are sure to find a new playlist essential with this drop.

The fast tempo track is as far from ambient as you can get, instead, the up and coming artist threw in plenty of rapid-fire. While we could definitely appreciate the energy which was poured into What’s the Reason, when the chorus hit, it was easy to feel that there was too much involved in the mix and it was slightly lacking in melodicism. But What’s the Reason still stands as a testament to Josh!’s talent when it comes to cooking up high-fire Hip Hop Rap hits.

You can check out Josh!’s single What’s the Reason for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

“Sorry Baby (A Sunken Place)” is just one of the atmospheric Hip Hop hits found on up and coming artist Kasper Park’s debut album “Network”.

The West Philadelphia set out to reinvent contemporary Rap, and it’s safe to say that with Sorry Baby they’ve been successful. So, anyone looking for fresh wavy beat-driven Trap for their vibe-out playlists are definitely going to want to turn their attention to Sorry Baby. As soon as you hit play on the track, you sink into a smooth and flowing mix of downtempo Hip Hop, and you surrender yourself to Kasper Park’s rhythmically intricate tide of rhythm.

You can check out Sorry Baby along with the rest of the tracks on Kasper Park’s 2019 album for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast