(SIXX O’CLOCK)

It’s time for me to discover a new artist (for what feels like the hundredth time in my review journey. There’s always someone new to rock to, and today it’s this man! Someone who I have seen making news around the culture but one I didn’t have time to check out until now! So with that in mind, let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new album by MC Lou Sixx with co-featuring from both -Rigo & -Kut as well as co-production by -After Dash. 

And this album has features from

-Dizzy Dizasta

-GoD iLLa

-MJ

-Nocturnal Creatures

-Mayhem Of Ems 

-Rage Roxwell

And this is a huge 52-minute offering! You don’t see too many long albums these days, so naturally, it stands out! After my first listen, what came to mind was how this has the aura of a ‘mainstream’ record but with the quality and depth of an ‘undergoing’ record. 

For example, the production and the way it’s handled, it feels like a million dollars! I couldn’t help but think of acts like -Timberland or -Swizz Beatz in execution. That groovy, spacy, and overwhelming instrumentation that’s as sharp as those million-dollar studios you hear in the big leagues! It’s quite the interesting combination to have both vibes going at once!

Despite the album being almost an hour long, I have to commend its fluency and ability to maintain the audience’s attention throughout the entire 15 tracks.

Each song has proper synchronicity with the songs that come before and after. There’s a certain level of clarity and depth between the songs and the various instrumentals. With the mindset of the two producers coming to share one mind, it’s clear they had the same vision in mind, and it shows in the songs.

No awkward beat shifts that don’t match, no standout instrumental that doesn’t fit the other 14, just pure chemistry that helps craft a theatrical score that has plenty of replay value!

Speaking of plenty of value, we have Lou, a man who on this 52-minute album sold me on the hype and why the culture is talking about him in spades! 

So, actually, using that same comparison to the mainstream. His performances feel a lot more harmonic than is the norm. He’s comfortable with utilising speaking choruses and lines in a more hypnotic manner, which could make for a club track feel!

Even cats like DMX had it in their choruses: ‘Ruff Riders Anthem’, ‘Ohhh, Noo, that’s how Ruff Ryders Roll’. There was always a hint of melody to the mainstream acts like we don’t really get down here in the underground, and he’s bringing it from up top!

On top of that unique feature, we have his interesting, personalised, and introspective lyricism! Each track contains a different topic and theme for him to explore. A new side of him for the audience to break down and embrace. He ain’t wasting the 52 minutes talking about the same old shit; he wants to flex his wordplay and pen game, and he does exactly that!

He has a type of fluid/rock/rap charisma about him that I loved! (And I ain’t talking Limp Bizkit.) I mean, like Cypress Hill on Rock/Rap Superstar! I love how he blends between different styles and influences to place further emphasis on his bars and his performances! 

The features he chose also were smart; they helped elevate the record and prove some very entertaining moments on the record!

After this experience, I can safely say I’ll be ready to see what he can do in the future! TRUST ME, this is an album you don’t want to sleep on! Link below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6IVLMBL2oTFlSKCGTS2RpR?si=kR9KYD9xT-WNK9ibmzNcqA

(Tommy Desimone)

The world has been waiting for these two to come back and collab again. After I discovered them on their sequel of ‘No Respect’ and I saw just how well their chemistry hit and now they are back bigger and badder then ever! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand new somewhat concept album by MC Big Dese and Producer Mike Martinez! I saw somewhat because as the title suggests it’s referencing ‘Tommy Desimone’ who was represented by Joe Pesci in Goodfellas! And there’s various clips regarding him (which I find a super dope idea) and this album only has one feature in 

-The Bad Seed 

If we start with the production, we see Mike at his most diabolical. I assume trying to match the vibe of someone’s life like Tommy and in turn created beats that are heavy, minimalistic layers with sharp, killer intent hidden within each individual instrumental! 

Despite their rawness there is a certain funkiness attached to them such as tracks like -Aaron Hernandez which has such a groovy bass line, solid drums and what sounds like Christmas bells in the background? It’s the underground’s definition of a merry good time! 

Hell, what about the track right after! -Appreciate Me Now with those plucked chord progressions, what sounds like a didgeridoo almost in the background! I don’t think that’s what it is but it sounds bouncy and rhythmic in the background which I liked with of course more heavy handed drums! One of the more interesting tracks on the record! 

Of course the lead single off the album (which I already covered) -Flea Collars which established the vibe of the whole record and what’s to be expected! This is also the track that has The Bad Seed! A classic, grimy boom Bap flavoured track that scratches every itch as an underground hip hop fan!

Of course this is a collaboration effort, so it wouldn’t be this entertaining without the mic piece himself Big Dese. The ultimate roaster himself! Every verse feels like a personal attack on you the likes only seen from prime slim shady! 

This guy doesn’t play, every bar he spits feels sarcastic and witty at the same time, like he’s having fun talking shit about the people around him! 

He has such a unique flow that makes him stand out instantly due to this style I talk about. He has the classic, in your face raw presentation but instead of going down the cliche bully rap path he paved his own that’s a hella more entertaining and memorable!

Whether he’s talking about how less of a man you are or how woman act around him rather then you or any of the number of roasts he can apply to you at any given moment, it’s all vivid, vicious and yet infectious to listen to!

It’s like listening to the high school comedian who just happens to also be the biggest bully around. Combine that energy with a dope MC and that’s exactly what you get in Big Dese’s style! That’s why his chemistry with the likes of Bad Seed is so special because it’s two men cut from the same cloth but went different lanes!

Same quality control and savage bars just different application of both! Absolutely unreal how they work so well!

So, unless you retarded. Make sure you click the link below and listen to the new offering by two of the dopest in the business! Let’s fucking go! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6bwtks5gGiJp1Vus9wztMq?si=3cSzSjqIQNKIkgxeacYm9w

(Sandroze Side A)

What a fucking run. That feels like the only appropriate way to start this review off. From last year to now, this man hasn’t fallen off even once; he’s only gotten stronger, and this new one feels like a manifestation of all his hard work over the last few years! If you ain’t hyped over this new project, then you ain’t for the culture because he’s one of the best going!

This is the brand-new album by powerhouse MC & Producer DOZA THE DRUM DEALER! With these solid 11 tracks, he brings with him:

– Liym Capital

– Mar

– 17th Cipher

– Spit Gemz

– 12XTONIO

– AG Da Coroner

– Ark Medina 

– Kaeson Skrilla

– Dax Empire

And with this band of bandits, we see Doza pull out his ultimate bag of tricks for his first real full-length drop of the year, and it’s every bit as impressive as I thought it was going to be!

First of all, what the fuck is this production?! How does he keep getting more impressive with each new song? That’s insane. 

It feels like a fever dream listening to his music! The way he can bring music to life, the way he inserts soul, adrenaline, and heart into his instrumentals is ridiculous. 

We are talking music that will make you feel every emotion on the spectrum. Serious tunes to lock in to, dancehall music to groove to! Fucking soulful tunes to make you feel some kind of way! He’s got a mood and more specifically a beat for everyone! I’ve never felt this kind of way listening to a hip-hop album before!

One minute I’m mean-mugging my room, the next I’m jumping up sweating doing a dance groove, the next I’m pondering on my feelings in a sombre mood. 

He’s the fucking Willy Wonka of hip-hop beats, a man who can turn the impossible possible, and I LOVE HIM FOR IT! 

No two DOZA projects are the same, and each drop is refreshing; it’s always different and in its own lane. Every Doza album is a must-listen because of the variety and originality he brings to each song, EP, and album. A true one-of-a-kind artist that is bringing true artistry BACK to the culture and making it great again!

It’s rare to find someone whose skills as a MC and producer are equally the same. That is the gift of DOZA; it doesn’t matter if he’s in charge of just the MC work or if he’s in charge of the beats or BOTH; he’s killing it, and on this occasion, he’s flexing on everyone with a masterclass in BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!

Across this tape, we see his personality come out in spades as he floods each track with its own layers of rhythm, smooth delivery, witty wordplay, and certain verbal mannerisms that I can’t help but point out.

Like on the intro song, he shows us his more melodic side as he sings most notes, or on the song -Jake Paul, towards the end of the song, he uses his words scratched up and cut to create the sound of a drum beat! Or even the song -LA BANDERA, he has this hypnotic chorus that is ever so groovy!

Each song has its own quirky moments that help elevate the song that extra level! One of the advantages of being both an MC and producer is the fact that you are completely comfortable in your element as they are your beats, and that’s extra why I feel he’s so fucking fluent on this tape! He’s literally in his element, and he’s using that advantage to spit absolute bangers left, right, and centre!! 

He’s not alone on this album; with that crew I mentioned above, he helps create some fantastic chemistry with those MC’s who bring their unique styles, performances, and cadences to push the songs further and help keep the energy up! If I had to play devils advocate, I’d say my favourite feature verse was -Spit Gemz on track 4! But each person contributes wonderfully to the overall atmosphere of the album!

I can’t even front. I’m speechless. With each new drop, he continues to impress me further and further, and this is the apex. How can someone be so fucking talented and not take an L? I ask all of you to click this link and buy/support this man! He deserves your support! 

https://dozathedrumdealer.bandcamp.com/album/sandroze-side-a

(Slash Coast 2)

The day has finally arrived! Of one of the most anticipated records of the year that also serves as an anticipated sequel, one that had everyone on the edge of their seats waiting to see if it can match the original, and after going back to listen to the first, I can tell you with no hesitation that this one is every bit as solid (even better) as the original! Let’s get into it!

This is the massive release by MC Coast LoCastro and producer Johnny Slash as they return for a huge, critical drop that has everyone on notice! Accompanied by the likes of 

-Apathy 

-Lil Dee

-Little Vic

-Mister Misk

-Chubs

-Marley B

And I can’t say this enough, this thing is EXPLOSIVE! I loved every second of this. From the first track – Mean While In Gotham, we are introduced to the heavy production by Johnny and the trademark brash performances, and they mesh with better chemistry than 95% of the game out there; it’s absolutely unreal! Across these 11 tracks, we have a definition of the most no-nonsense, intense, in-your-face, grimy, and disrespectful rendition of underground boom-bap I’ve heard in a minute!

Each track feels more surreal than the rest. It’s raw in a genuine sense that most fail to capture. Johnny has such a unique way with beats where he turns any instrumental into a sharp and rugged experience that forces the listener to scrunch their face up and mean-mug the word for exactly 38 minutes.

You lose track of time listening to this because it feels like a whirlwind of grotesque production, filthy instrumentation, and defiling soundscapes that cut you on the way out track to track!

Johnny Slash is rocking in his prime right now. Since the start of this year, he has showcased some of the most impressive and mind-blowing production we’ve heard in 2026. Utilising the combination of authentic, gritty boom-bap and explosive, raw energy that comes together in a way no other producer is rocking! I reviewed the first two tracks off this album, and I wondered just how dominant he’d be on the full length, and as to no surprise to me or anyone, he outdid himself somehow yet again! 

Man, Castro. There aren’t many who rap like him! He’s truly an unrighteous enigma all to himself! Since I first discovered him last year, he has continued to surprise me with each drop. I think it’s his special brand of rude, brash bully rap. This man is a literal menace on the beats! He doesn’t give about my feelings, your feelings, or anyone else’s; he’s just out for himself, and to hear that level of intensity on a beat is honestly refreshing!

He’s coming into this with a new batch of killer mindset, ridiculous and over-the-top rhyme schemes, memorable wordplay, and a verbal assault so deadly it’s even beyond R+18! Each verse he spits is disgustingly efficient! It’s as if he’s letting all his primal thoughts and intentions spill onto the mic (and I’ll tell you now, it’s not for the faint of heart).

He’s the supervillain of the underground. A truly gifted rapper whose aim is to destroy his competitors and leave himself on top!

With the handful of names that can actually match his style and energy, they all come together to further emphasise the dark and gritty atmosphere this record provides! Each man has their own unique and colourful verse who create fantastic chemistry with both Castro and Johnny that leaves a memorable impression on the listener! 

Definitely one of the strongest drops of 2026 so far. It’s dirty, killer, and powerful in every single way. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a duo as dominant as them! Check it out below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7vBpxXC5ZRlIEVhfeRNuoB?si=udsmdq3OQBGlSof03l4c7g

(Go Pro)

It’s been a solid minute since I last covered this MC. I’m curious to see what he’s been up to and most importantly how he’s elevated his style since! With any great artist, it’s all about consistency and dynamics and I feel this one has both! So let’s get into it!

This is the 25 November 2025 drop by MC Tha Professor and Producer Mr. ilango and together they drop this 12-track, 25-minute project featuring the likes of 

-Spade

-H4z4rdous 

-K.O.Strat 

-Le Zeppo

-Bo Gottaeat

-west_avenue

What’s ear-catching to this record is it‘s ‘cinematic production’ a theme that runs rampant across all aspects of the album but no more evidently than in the beats themselves! It’s truly remarkable.

The 26-minute score oozes confidence, it’s brash, heavy, in your face, fantastical, powerful and deep all at the same! Utilising only the most elegant and thrilling moments of sound to create this soundtrack!

The fact is, it all runs like one cohesive and fluent piece of art. It’s like those classic mafia films (pick your favourite director) and how even though there’s a handful of songs playing throughout it all connects and works in harmony! That’s the exact same vibe I’m getting on this one.

I love how cold and calculated the music feels, from track one it’s like you’re stepping into a fast-paced world of money, violence with danger on every corner! The feeling of pure adrenaline is unmatched and makes you feel untouchable (for exactly 25 minutes) until the album’s run length.

A truly remarkable effort by ilango as his mission to bring the music to life ends in success.

That same cause for celebration can be given to Tha Professor as he once again showcases why he’s the one to look out. Since it’s been so long since I last covered him, I completely forgot about his mannerisms, his deep tone, his deadly nature on the mic and his overall killer charisma but this album helps me see everything clearly and a reminder of just how much he’s grown!

Across these 12 tracks, we get a masterclass of rap from a man who has spent his career being one of the more ‘underrated’ names across the underground, one who never ceases to impress and one who never misses the mark (both are true in this case) because all the traits that made him such a valuable character in the culture have been amplified tenfold!

His energy and aura are at an all-time high! The way he can travel across these beats so effortlessly was a thing to witness. His vivid imagery and the way he was able to paint you a picture that you could actually envision and place yourself in was unreal.

The way he’s able to wrap and manipulate his wordplay across the beats and not conform to a linear way of rapping was phenomenal to listen to! 

Hell, his brash intensity was evident of his growth and investment in himself across the years! He’s confident, he knows he’s the man and he’s not shy on letting the world know!

Of course, not alone on this album, he hand-picks more of the most underrated names the culture has, and each of them proves without a shadow of a doubt why they should be on your watch list moving forward. Each with their own individual styles, each elevating the tracks they were on as well as lighting up the album as a whole!

Although this is an album from last year, I ask you, dear reader. PLEASE give this a listen as it highlights exactly why the underground is the premier location for Hip Hop!!

https://open.spotify.com/album/1rXmMGlG8uCS4tXZFdQM9h?si=-CtN0Ow-RKGpsby2WzZi0w

(CLOCKWORK HELL)

Looks like we are back on the aggressive edge for this man! Since I’ve discovered him, he’s utilised a whole range of sounds and influences across a handful of albums and singles, and now he’s back in the grime to give the culture one of the most muddy tracks you’ll hear in 2026! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new single by MC B1 The Architect, also produced by B1 and featuring the MC Flashbang Jimmy with cuts from D-Rec, and together they drop a solid 2 minutes and 44 seconds of pure, unadulterated carnage that doesn’t even give the listener time to breathe! Let’s get into why!

Firstly, let’s talk about the MC at hand. When you have a collaboration of this magnitude, it’s only natural to expect greatness, and that’s EXACTLY what we are given here today! 

Both B1 and Jimmy provide a masterclass in rhythm, wordplay, lyricism, charisma, and performance. The important distinction for all these names to mention is the fact that they all have their own styles and original verses that help them stand out from one another. I know B1 is smart enough to realise that no good would come out of having two of the same copy on the same track, and that’s why I’m so glad he not only found one of the dopest spitters in the underground but also one of the most stand-out as well! 

Each man brings absolute FIRE on this beat, killer bars, clever puns, vivid lyrics, verbal assaults that can match the best of them! This really feels like they were going for a literal ‘Bars Over Bullshit’ approach, and it fucking worked. They milked this beat for all it was worth, and it makes for a grimy and hard-hitting listen!

Speaking of HARD HITTING, we have this beat. This one is a showstopper, No Heart Break Kid. I love the dark orchestra feel to it! With those heavy plucked strings combined with those looming/eerie subtle keys that chime off in the background!

Combine all that with those sci-fi inspired atmosphere and hypnotic drum patterns, with that disturbing ambient abstract ambiance, and you’ve got an instrumental that might be prison adjacent if you listen to this at the wrong time of day! It’s absolutely MURDEROUS!

I can’t remember the last beat B1 produced, but this has to be THE DARKEST I’ve heard of his production work! 

I love how he incorporated those faint old-school scratches and DJ parts to give it a late 80’s feel, but besides that, this thing is all brutal and god-forsaken, and mixed with the heavy-handed lyricism, you’ve got a recipe for destruction!

It ain’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re a real one for the culture, you’ll feel this one in your fucking bones! The link will be below, go listen NOW! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3P9WZNVI4kJ9jUatMaWoo7?si=do0OWcThRQeIxUzImz1_bw

(HELLOKITTY)

As I was listening to this single on YouTube, I saw someone comment the best and most perfect compliment to this MC, ‘The Female Hidden Character’, and I never really made the connection until now, but it FITS! She really is, and having one on the roster is already deadly enough, but now the female equivalent? It’s a wrap. Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new single by MC CHYNA BAEJING and producer BONEWESO, and together they drop this two minutes and 18 seconds of absolutely chaotic brilliance that is sure to get you grooving! 

Let’s start off with CHYNA herself! If I thought she was electric before? She proved me wrong 10x fold across this track! She’s stepped it up to a whole new dimension (or should I say an extra 23) because she’s downright incredible! 

From the second this song starts, she’s off with the races! She’s turned into a structural wizard, manipulating her wordplay, bending her lyricism to wrap around the beat, and shooting verbal shots that land anywhere she wants!

She ain’t tied down to a linear rhyming pattern. She’s all over the place (in the best way possible), combining her infectious charisma with her colourful personality and statically charged vocabulary that all comes together in this fun, charged-up performance that is undoubtedly one of the most memorable you’re gonna hear all year! 

What’s exciting is the edition of the feature who is none other than ‘THE HIDDEN CHARACTER’, who helps close the track off with his notorious brand of off-the-wall performances and unique flow that makes his verses not only memorable but original! As soon as you hear his voice, you know it’s him, and he delivers another masterclass of MC work on this track!

When discussing the instrumental, I knew it was going to be good, but I didn’t know it was going to be this GOOD! Holy shit, when I spoke to Bone on our interview, he said he can’t even make trash, and it shows! Every single beat is a modern-day classic, and this one even more so! The fucking atmosphere of this one is so incredibly rich and vibrant that it’s unlike any hip-hop beat I’ve heard all year (or last year for that matter).

On this one, we hear a more rock/metal influence on the beat! You’ve got those hypnotic drum patterns paired with those two variations of electric guitar strings! One at the forefront in that loop, the other appearing every 30-40 seconds to give a more free-flow form! 

This whole track comes through like a work of art! It’s groovy, intense, melodic, fantastical, and it has a certain charge about it. The type of music to give you goosebumps and force you to literally ‘rock the beat’. It’s the perfect soundscape for these two incredible MC’s to go off on and again. If this is the sign of things to come for the full length, I can’t even imagine how good that’s going to be!

So, come on. Click the link below and listen to what is undoubtedly going to be one of the DOPEST singles you’ll hear all year! 

https://youtu.be/E3A88AXmtxY?si=aLgX34HX46o-FSab

(FlyBlackmanExperience)

Do you (the audience) want to know how many albums I consider ‘special’ based on the first minute of an album? Very few. I could tell based on the first few seconds how unique this album was going to be, and it took me by surprise. Not because I was expecting it to be ass, but because of the level of growth, vision, and sheer originality shown by this man who I listed as one of my ‘most  improved in 2025’, and so far, he hasn’t let me down in the slightest! So without further delay, let’s get into this incredible album!

This is the brand-new extravaganza by MC FLYG and Producer Bojar! Two men I’ve had lots of experience with in the past. Both have been great supporters of my website and IG, both stand out guys to say the least! But on this one, they have decided to switch the culture on its head completely and do something I haven’t heard anyone in the underground do before!

So, in a nutshell. To give the audience some history (as I had to study prior to this review), this is an album sonically and stylistically inspired by the one and only Don Blackman. A super influential Jazz-Funk Pianist, Singer, and Songwriter who worked with the very best the industry had to offer. 

And on this tape, both Bojar and FLYG have decided to reignite his soul and spirit into an album that’s so rich and powerful, groovy, and funky that you almost forget you’re listening to a Hip Hop album! (Because partially you’re not) you’re stepping into the essence of Don Blackman through the hands and voice of the new generation, and if that ain’t a powerful example of homage, I don’t know what is!

Let’s get the beautifully elegant elephant in the room talked about first. THE PRODUCTION! My fucking god. To all the OG cats out there, you know the vibe and goosebumps you get when you play a classic 80’s record? Whatever your poison is: 

-Don Blackman

-Prince

-Funkadelic

-Rick James

-Bobby Brown

You name it, you know what I’m talking about. Those hypnotic and infectious grooves that live in your head rent-free for life. THIS IS THAT EXACT SAME VIBE! And we get it from track one! On track -Y.D.D. with those sticky plucked bass chords, those surreal drums, various glistening key progressions in the background, and that old-school style chorus with the anthem-style vocal harmonies!

This sounds exactly ripped from the 80s, and the entire record sounds just as clean, crisp, and nostalgic with an obvious modern execution to the album!

This whole album runs like a fluent score, unlike anything I’ve heard all year. In the same respect that you wouldn’t hear an awkward break or random pause before each song, it’s the same point here! You’ve got that masterful production with the clear-cut engineering to create a soundtrack that’s equal parts groovy and gorgeous! 

Whether you’re talking about the track -HOLDING YOU, which has these beautiful piano keys that have an angelic elegance to them with that slick bass, soft jazz drums, and those light vocal harmonies in the background that reinforce that beautiful atmosphere! 

Or the song -SINCE YOU’VE BEEN AWAY, which is a classic Funk/Soul Ballet-style instrumental. You’ve got those methodically paced bass strings, with that classic P-Funk synth scattering chords (that most new gen would associate with G-Funk), you’ve got those minimal/bare drum patterns that loop across the track exquisitely! As well as that looped vocal snippet that feels like velvet across the track, absolutely incredible!

I can’t stress this enough, this is GOD-TIER PRODUCTION! I knew Bojar was good (I’ve been covering him since last year), but he turned over a new evolution as far as I’m concerned. Creating what will undoubtedly be a record that won’t be replicated or forgotten anytime soon! (If ever) 

Who else would you except to be capable of making a record of this calibur? I’ll tell you now none. He’s realistically the only one that can pull such an album while maintain the spirit of the legend himself. 

I really shouldn’t be surprised as his whole career in 2025 was full of escalations and elevations unlike any other artist I covered so it only makes sense he made such a massive sonic statement I’m just blown away it was this!

Across this tape we hear FLYG put emphasis on his trademark, clever one liner wordplay. Honestly? There was a handful of lines and set ups on this album even I didn’t get! But I’ve learnt to know better than to question the man as he’s always explaining to me why each bar has its place and how it all works out in the end! 

It feels like he’s purposely trying to lift his game with the amount of complex vocabulary, witty punch lines and clever executions that you might need a few listens over to fully grasp but that’s the magic of his lyricism!

He ain’t making music for idiots. He holds himself to a higher standard and it shows most bright on this one! His charisma is off the charts, his clear delivery and enunciations are crisp and fresh and his ability to take the reigns on the mic and let his natural aura take control of the album and the immense production is at a new level (even since the one I heard last from him last year) a man who doesn’t need features to get over, doesn’t need to talk that street shit or confirm to the overly saturated boom Bap genre he’s always finding new ways to be innovate and he went far and beyond on this one! 

Trust me it’s a given. You ain’t ever gonna find a record like this period. It’s the perfect combination of Tribute meets originality and I can guarantee you if Don could hear this he would be beyond proud! Do yourself a favour and listen below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5MrulUfPiB0UEFp8JHrjxP?si=dP4Iq0B-Tt-5Zk8ySct8Lw

(DubLyfe)

Yes! This is exactly what I wanted. This is (in my opinion) the best version of this man! The one I first discovered and wish ALL his drops would sound like! I can’t contain my excitement, so with that in mind, let’s talk about it!

This album is the brand new by Sabio Dub! A man who has been at the forefront of that ‘alternative, sunshine rap’ to counter the ever-dominant boom bap takeover! Known for this softer and more melodic sound that can be infectious as hell if listened to properly! And on this one, we get that energy in full force!

Across this tape, we get producers from 

-Nav Sagan

-Kush Coltrane

-Sabio Dub with features from 

-Malhee

-Lord Karu Villain

-Downsky

-FLYG

And to say that this is atmospheric exploration would be the world’s biggest understatement. Because on this one, we hear some of the most organic, beautiful, and soothing instrumentation you’re going to hear anywhere in the game right now! I’m talking about those gorgeous jazz keys, plucked strings, soft drums (and even real breeze sounds on one track).

He’s utilising every endearing and relaxing sound you can think of to create this sonic oasis. A landscape of ideas that have a mesmerising impact and hypnotic effect that makes you want to rest your head and fall into a deep sleep of pure pleasure and happiness!

Although this is only seven tracks and 17 minutes, it feels like half an hour. The way the music pulls you in, the levels of serenity and clarity this music gives you is like the opposite of an adrenaline shot! It’s audible weed, slows you down, helps you see the joys in life, and leaves the problems at the door!

If you were having a stressed day, then this is the record you’d put on! These are the vibes you’ll need. Every track has a methodical pacing to it that’s just a treat to experience. There are no heavy instruments or over-the-top adlibs (not that I don’t fuck with that heavy), but it is refreshing to hear a new spin on the underground genre, a new lane to explore with new adventurous sounds to travel through. This one feels like you’re lying in a hammock next to a giant river with nature sounds all around you! It’s absolutely mind-blowing and exactly what I expected from the ‘Sunshine King’ himself, Sabio!

Speaking of the man. He has never sounded better! What a fucking way to kick off his solo shit. I know he had that incredible breakout trilogy album with MISKEEM, but when he’s by himself, there’s just nothing like it. He’s like the reincarnation of Bob Marley or the real-life Buddha! (At least the Records of Ragnarok one.) He’s letting his immense charisma and natural talent take him across this project as he glides through the production like the same breeze he utilises on the song! 

Everything from his distinctive rhythm, to his immaculate sense of timing on the beat, combined with his whimsical and introspective lyricism, it all makes for a duel-mastered fusion between the performance, wordplay, and instrumentals!

He’s the type of guy that is more than comfortable to lead a record solo! He has the genuine spirit, heart, and passion! It’s as if he’s synced with the music itself. As if he has a universal connection with the particles themselves! Remember how good insane it was to hear ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ or ‘De La Soul’ for the first time back in the day? He gives off the same vibe! Someone who is completely one with everything (not just a MC).

I do gotta say, the features he did bring in were dope choices as they brought the groove and funk to an already high-quality record. Of course, Malhee, a frequent collaborator to my main man FLYG, to close the album off, and everyone in between!

If you ain’t got the $ to pay your dealer at the moment. Don’t fret, just put this on, and best believe it will give you the same vibe! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2y3vyw3UXJmx22kBub6Zlj?si=xqMwbLoVQJK8I2W42-kJxg

(THE ART OF WAR)

It was only last month I discovered this MC and since then I haven’t turned back. He left a strong impression on me and had me anticipating more. Now the day has come and we get to discuss a track that is sure to keep you coming back time and time again! Let’s go!

This is the brand new single by MC LOZEE and Producer Soul.Dope.95. I love how no matter how many reviews I do or how many artists I discover I’m always bound to find more! (This track runs at exactly 3 minutes and 6 seconds) for the record. 

So, let’s talk about the MC work first. Because on this one we hear LOZEE utilise his more smooth and mellowed-out performance to complement this atmospheric beat!

It sounds like he’s soul-searching. As if he’s trying to find within himself the best words to say and what exactly he wants to have placed on this track.

It sounds less like planned studio wordplay and more a day spent in the studio just thinking out loud about life, his journey so far, and his intentions for the future!

He’s got that same trademark vivid lyricism, his more methodical pacing, as well as his more rugged approach to his vocal. He has a tone in his voice the same as a Mickey Diamond or a RJ Payne, a tone that forces you to hang on to anything he says. AND he actually possesses a strong vocabulary, technique, and mastery of words, making him undeniable on the track!

Speaking of undeniable, we have Soul.Dope, a man who I had no experience with prior but one who has blown me away with this instrumental! Firstly, I love how it starts off with some light clapping and cheering! As if making music in front of a live audience! 

As the audience fades, we get into the heart of the song, which is rich in colour, texture, and vibes! 

We are greeted with this soulful excellence in sonic form. You’ve got those two different layers of key progressions! You’ve got those main 4 key notes that loop in the forefront as well as those lighter, glistening chords that are strung in the background! 

We also have some wavering notes subtly in the corner of the song and some light bass and a prominent vocal harmony that comes in and out at will! 

I also love how towards the chorus of the track we have these rare snippets of synth chords that sound Daft Punk adjacent in execution, super groovy and add a thin layer of extra excitement to the song!

All this comes together in the most beautiful and breathtaking way that can’t help but make you feel stress-free and at peace while listening! It’s the kind of beat you can listen to for an hour and never get sick of!

Make sure you give this new track a shot! It’s vibrant, fun and the type of track perfect for after a long day! Link below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Hx3rK5HFB5gRcWLJ6kZpi?si=Rmt_eGNmRhibgIYnl_A7iw