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Ola Beto flowed right back to ‘Old School’ with his latest rhythmically rendered hip-hop release

Ola Beto has dropped a track that’s nothing short of a rhythmic revelation. ‘Old School’ is a melodious trip through the annals of hip-hop via a route never taken. This single firmly establishes Ola Beto as the undisputed king of retro luxe flows in the modern hip-hop scene.

From the get-go, ‘Old School’ commands attention. The cadence in Ola Beto’s bars makes it impossible to remain indifferent. His flow is a rhythmic force that demands your rhythmic pulses to stand to attention while the use of nostalgic samples adds a layer of authenticity. Yet, it’s in the beats and analogue synths where Ola Beto truly shines, offering a contemporary twist that you’ll want to relentlessly ride the waves of.

Ola Beto’s emotional lyrics, combined with his rhythmic production and catchy flows, create a sonic vision that’s beyond measure.  ‘Old School’ is a statement of Ola Beto’s trajectory that’s set to redefine the West Coast hip-hop domain. If he continues on his grind, it won’t be long before he’s revered as a major player in the genre. For fans of retro pop and hip-hop alike, ‘Old School’ is a track that resonates with the past, thrives in the present, and hints at a future where Ola Beto holds the keys to the kingdom.

Stream the official music video for Old School by heading over to YouTube now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Spotlight Feature: Tampa’s premier hip-pop nostalgist Class Vee sent an invitation you won’t want to ignore with her latest music video, House Party

After sensing the contemporary inclination towards retro aesthetics and sonics, Tampa, Florida’s hottest hip-pop nostalgist Class Vee doused the airwaves in 80s and 90s hip-pop nostalgia with her latest single, House Party.

While the music video pays an ode to the 1990 film of the same title staring Kid N Play, the single brings a solid slice of 90s boom bap flavour for the ultimate aural escapism from the 21st century. The bass-drenched beats and earwormy grooves beneath Class Vee’s glassy-with-soul vocal lines creates the ultimate feel-good anthem, which reminds the listener that life is for living and parties are for attending.

Following the release of House Party, the singer-songwriter will release her Arianna Grande-inspired single, Wierdos, on the 30th of July and perform at New York Fashion Week in September 2023.

Class Vee said:

“With my latest single, I wanted to create nostalgia; a lot of people miss the 80s and 90s; House Party is high vibe hip-pop invitation back there.”

Add House Party to your Spotify playlists or watch the music video, which has already garnered 13k streams via YouTube.

To keep up to date with all of the strides Class Vee is making in the industry, follow her on Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

DLNQNT & 4rif are due to drop their smooth grooving feat of Hip Hop “Go Gadget”

DLNQNT & 4rif

Prepare your Summer Hip Hop playlists for DLNQNT & 4rif’s exotically sweet single Go Gadget.

The light organically sun-soaked beats create smooth grooving rhythms which serve as the perfect platform for DLNQNT & 4rif’s soulful vocals which bring plenty of good vibes. And let’s be honest, we need good-vibes now more than ever.

Despite the lyrics being fresh, they still invoke 90s nostalgia through the references to 80s and 90s cartoons making Go Gadget more than accessible for anyone who grew up in the 90s.

You’ll have to wait a little longer before you can check out Go Gadget for yourselves. In the meantime, you can check out DLNQNT & 4rif on SoundCloud and social media. They’re definitely artists you’ll want on your radar.

DLNQNT Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlnqntdntply/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlnqntdntply
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWCeVHtMkyGstQGJln8fgw?view_as=subscriber
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vm7LtkB5w8cw7gLi8pSLS?si=Pd1m1QxZQluxS-QxtfZWKA
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dlnqnt/1410310908
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dlnqnt

4rif Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4rifthe4rtist/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/azerrz?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwIAU4SNlrcv47504JrJeQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bLC3nRwr5I5ypR9JSEF8U?si=z5-ALexSTBWd-rqBKfgPFA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/4rif/1445793128
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/4rif

Review by Amelia Vandergast