(Education Of Maurice)

Are you guys ready for a no-nonsense, three-track extravaganza that has more bars than sense? Then this will be the EP for you! Let’s talk about it!

Brand new Moe Hendrix (MC) X Profound79 (Producer) and together they make the team responsible for these three tracks that include the likes of

-Snotty

-REKS to help add to the layers of bars across this small but substantial project!

When we talk about the protection, what we have here is Profound putting his 79 skills behind the beat in action to create some of the most sinister, muddy and yet introspective beats I’ve heard all year! They are subtle yet raw, cold-blooded yet mastered and full of life while also reeking of havoc and legal motives!

Whether it be those elongated bass lines in track one with those intricate piano keys and minimalistic vibe with those raw drum patterns or even track two where we see Profound utilising those haunting vibes with those eerie keys plucked all over the track or those ghostly synth chords in the background with similarly another old-school, bare drum beat that ties the whole track together into this horror film soundtrack vibe

Even track three with its reminiscent and nostalgic production factor with what sounds like a track you’d hear in the late 90s with those gorgeous strings and mysterious piano keys and jazz-like drums which come together to formulate a track that’s meant to make the world think about the words being said!

With quality like this, it’s no wonder Profound was chosen to be on this project! Even though short, it packs a punch so strong, you’ll feel like you’ve been hit by SONNY LISTON 

As far as the MC work goes, aside from the two powerhouses accompanying the track, we have Moe who refines charisma and energy on this EP with delivering some of the most wild, passionate and aura-filled verses I’ve heard in a minute!

It’s like a combination of Ol Dirty Bastard, Sticky Fingaz, and Tyler, The Creator! It’s aggressive yet expressive and lively! Every word feels like an Oscar-worthy script performance! He’s putting everything into his cadence, personality, and style on the beat, and it’s fucking sick to hear!

He has incredible flow, strong lyricism, and a dope pen game! He doesn’t take any second for granted; he makes sure every breath he takes on this EP is powerful, memorable, and distinct above all else! He’s making sure people remember him, and I can guarantee you this won’t be an EP you’ll forget anytime soon!

Only three tracks (and three instrumental cuts), this thing is phenomenal! It’s got that spice, that flavour, and that consistency to make sure it’s on everyone’s minds for months after release! Check it out NOW!

https://profound79.bandcamp.com/album/education-of-maurice

(Wasted Talent 2)

After a promising lead single in ‘DOPE MOVES’, I was not only optimistic but actually told by the author himself that this was going to be one of the dopest EP’s I’ll hear yet! Considering his last project was amazing and that single, I had no reason to doubt him, and so here we are, let’s talk about it!

So, this is the brand new EP by MC, songwriter, and producer ‘Bucket Top Boogz’. This is a six-track, 13-minute endeavour with no features! Seems to be a trend with this guy, and one I thoroughly respect! 

Now, let’s start with production. As the single led on, this is a very atmospheric, surreal, and diving into realms of minimalism with its bare yet powerful instrumentation across the songs!

What he makes up for lacking in additional layers of production, he more than made up for in quality substance with this project feeling like a hypnotic trip through space, with a hip-hop soundtrack to guide you along the experience!

I love the aggressive presentation of drum patterns, the heavy-handed chords and beats, and raw utilisation of the sounds, rhythms, and melodies across this EP! It’s like he’s trying to balance the two worlds of 

– gritty/atmospheric and somehow pulling it off! This is the kind of EP I’d listen to right after smoking a fat one and falling asleep to, hoping to astral project! Because it does have that mesmerising aura-filled essence that’s surrounded by rough-around-the-edges underground rap production, and it’s in that juggle that we get such exquisitely intense energy and vibes!

As far as the man behind the beats go. As expected, he’s in his zone across his own production. He’s confident, crisp, collected, and capable all in one! More of a throwback to his other album, he showcased his versatility on the mic again, with some tracks (like DOPE MOVES) having a more monotone and cold delivery, while tracks like (FUCK HULK HOGAN) showcase his more explosive and charismatic personality with added adlibs to match!

Although he only had 13 minutes to go, he doesn’t waste any second of it! He emphasises his lyricism, brings out the full scope of his pen game, flow, and accessibility across these instrumentals to make sure every single word hits exactly where it’s needed to be!

The verses are dope, ruthless, and at times introspective in nature as he takes us on various linguistic adventures that are sure to suck you in and have you feeling like you’re firsthand experiencing the situations described!

This very well could be the dopest 13 minutes of 2024. It’s a fantastic sequel and a really unique and original listening experience!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7qOv2owrBdpdrqs7jv34QE?si=id0N_zOXTwebXSHhkwf9Zw

(Testimoney)

As far as new artist discoveries go, this guy is NEXT LEVEL. I didn’t know what to expect before going into this, but it definitely wasn’t this. When it comes to tracks that stand out, this one is definitely that! Let’s tap in!

This is the May release single by MC and Producer God Gotti! And this track which is just under 4 minutes along provides the audience with a Choir like church perspective! Let me explain!

The track starts off with God talking on the podium (what a line) and he goes on to say ‘But, I don’t want to be the only person sitting on the stage talking about my life, I’d like anyone who has anything to say to stand up’ and that’s where we get the offical opening verse!

The production itself has a strong gospel flavour to it with those strong organ notes going off in the  background, with those subtle plucked strings and that smooth, delicate vocal harmonies that are definitely reminiscent of a church choir! It all forms together into this gorgeous, melodic and atmospheric vibe that is a joy to hear! The kind of beat I could listen to for days and never get sick of it!

As far as the MC work goes, God Gotti has the aura of a real preacher! It really sounds like he’s standing in front of a church talking his shit! Talking about his life, his flexes and his struggles! He has a solid/powerful cadence, a commanding flow, introspective lyricism and a strong pen game!

I also love how the last minute and a half is just him off the top, speaking to the congress (so to speak) and pretty much saying ‘Your not fucking with me period, but you can try though’ like that line enough is a statement a warning saying ‘You can try, but it won’t end well’

He reminds me of a younger more savage version of Minister Louis Farrakhan with his unwavering presence and solid demeanour! His verse was simply put, phenomenal!

Man, this is the kind of freshness and originality and conceptual art we need in Hip Hop! Ain’t nobody want Joyner Lucas rapping from the perspective of a frog and a fly back in forth set in 1700’s Scotland. That’s dumb shit, portraying yourself in a church setting, with like minded production, then handing the podium off to the speaker and that’s how the verse starts? That’s real art! 

https://open.spotify.com/track/7zouGmPnr4VxNMeyed92hb?si=lq2_L6cLSF2bEqgy2CTKVA

(GOAT FARM II)

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a thousand times. This man is one of the most slept-on and underrated MC’s in the game right now! From his various features this year to the previous record I covered, he’s always been on point, and I don’t feel enough people recognise him, so I’m here to give him his flowers while he’s killing it!

This is the latest album by MC powerhouse Shottie alongside producer Tev95, and together they dropped 12 brand-new tracks featuring the likes of 

-Grafh

-André DeSaint

-Asun Eastwood 

-Vic Spencer

-Money Mogly

And I gotta say, I didn’t know what to expect going into this, but as the production goes, the vibes are classical as fuck! I hear a lot of jazz, orchestral, and old-school music attached to this project that gives this record a more ‘refined’ feel to it!

I love how there are such things as delicate piano keys, thudding drum patterns, theatrical strings, distorted vocal snippets, and even funky soul synth grooves! So much inspiration from several different eras of music, and it’s incorporated into this modern-day hip-hop shit so well! 

I first discovered Tev with his work on the latest Money Mogly album (who’s on this record), and so I’m familiar with his artistic work and techniques, but this feels next level!

This album feels like a time machine trip that has a handful of stops along the way. Whether that be 90’s hip-hop or 80’s funk or 70’s soul to 60’s jazz to 50’s classical opera! There are so many different layers to this score that it keeps the brain stimulated and the senses on high alert! It’s like getting spoiled in choice for this sonic palette! Truly remarkable work by Tev!

As far as the MC work goes, I wasn’t kidding when I said Shottie is one of the most underrated cats out. From everything I heard of him this year alone, features/albums, and all he’s always bringing is that high energy, solid work ethic, and quality bars that are as good, if not better, than the top guys in the industry!

You can tell he’s a man of dedication, passion, and commitment to the game! Based on the sheer volume of features I’ve heard him on, it means he’s a trusted person amongst everyone in the underground, and his work speaks for itself.

This album is no different. He brings his trademark smooth flow, sharp and introspective lyricism, accompanied by an overflowing aura and a pen game most would die for! 

Whenever he spits bars, he does it in such a captivating way that you can’t help but pay attention to every single word! He has that effect on people! 

Of course, across the features, he proves once again why he can pull off dope chemistry with these upper class MC’s but that he can always hang with the best of them! 

Man, without any doubt in my mind, he impressed me once again! Everything from the production of the verses to the features, it all hits ON POINT! Do yourself a favour and check this shit out!

https://shottie305.bandcamp.com/album/goat-farm-ii-deluxe-edition

(DOPE MOVES)

Only a few days removed from reviewing this man’s full length project. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. Now he’s returned with a brand new single off an upcoming EP that’s sure to be a banger!

This is the brand new single by MC Bucket Top Boogz! Written and produced by himself just like it was on his last project! 

Across this track we some an instrumental that’s more aura filled, minimal and ambient in execution!

You’ve got those hypnotic chords going in and out of the beat in a repetitive loop, followed by skeletal drums and some strings in the background! This beat is very bare compared to a lot of his other beats on his other project, but it gives off a strong atmospheric vibe! Almost outed worldly in sound, feel and touch! 

This reminds me of a combination of Lo-Fi X Synth Pop elements with a sprinkle of Boom Bap mixed into it! It’s raw, unique, magical and surreal all in one!

As far as the rapping goes we have Boogz sounding as confident and powerful as ever. His trademark methodical approach to his bars is in full effect on this project, his paced bars which includes his introspective lyricism, precise flow, heavy landing rhythm and a monotone, cold delivery like he’s a wise guy on board a yacht who just found out puss flipped to the feds. -Ruthless.

Unlike his other album, he maintains just one frame of delivery here to complement the equally calculated and rough around the edges instrumental with his own, no nonsense yet equally sharp and cut throat bars that prove he doesn’t need to do any dumb fancy shit to go viral, he can do it on mere talent alone!

What will the coming EP bring? Will this Single represent the sounds to come? I couldn’t tell you. All I know is this track itself was DOPE and I’m excited to hear the rest!

https://open.spotify.com/track/7xuRoDznTxxEBLeAfOQK3b?si=NIZjdsKaREO8yKsarOgGJg

(Nicky Barnes)

Oh shit, a theatrical production with Reek Osama! Nah if the game wasn’t done before, it’s certainly killed now! After hearing 2 different singles promoting two different albums and sounds we now have this third one that is doing yet ANOTHER re invention of the grime lord himself! Let’s talk about this!

So, this is the brand new Single by MC Reek Osama and Producer Peru The Producer and together they drop a revolutionary 2 minutes and 15 seconds that is sure to make a wave in the underground!

Starting with the production. We have this movie score quality instrumental that features a boom Bap exterior with a cinematic presentation with these minimalistic drum patterns, hi hats and this consistent vocal choir loops that give this album that larger than life, surreal atmosphere! 

This beat sounds like if Henry Cavill’s Superman meets Underground Boom Bap and this was the soundtrack they used!

It’s gritty, muddy and at the same masterful, enlightened and powerful in every sense of the word! The world ain’t ready for this level of Reek

Speaking of the man himself he sounds better and more focused then ever! He knows he has a killer score on his hands and he ain’t wasting it! If this single is what the rest of the album will sound like? Then he’ll have AOTY contender NO DOUBT!

But focused on this track for today, he has his trademark swagger and aura behind every word he spits! He has that grimy undertones with those killer vibes with every breathe and a deadly charisma that no one has been able to match! Real scumbag energy!

On this one his lyricism is cold, his pen game is blood thirsty and his ruthless rhythm has never sounded better. This is possibly the most sinister and dangerous he’s sounded in all of 2025 and he’s hear to put the game on permanent LOCK

Trust me when I say, you ain’t ready for this level of heat! This version of Reek is gonna stomp your lights out with only his bloody Jordan’s left as proof he was even there! With Peru on production who gotta stop the REEK OSAMA!

https://youtu.be/5UnvK6Kim8A?si=os6gRGt22BLgsI3x

(HAMMERABI)

I’ve been sitting on this one, waiting for the right time to review it because I wanted to give it the proper credit when it was time. Every so often in the art of hip-hop you get ‘classics’ and sometimes they can be certified that from the very first listen, sometimes it takes years to be crowned as such. 

In my opinion this is without a doubt the former and an album that I would personally crown the magnum opus of a man who has so many countless classics under his belt that it almost feels blasphemous to call any one album ‘the best’ of the rest but this one just has that ‘IT’ factor that trumps the rest! Let’s talk about it!

I’m here to talk about the June 2021 release by Splash Rap founder and Aura Rap powerhouse Al Divino, a man who has been one of the key pillars in the foundation and re invention of the modern-day underground! 

In this album he’s working alone, side producer Mr. Rose and features from

-FLY ANAKIN

-STARKER

-ESTEE NACK

-SULLY NOMAD

-JAE NES

And right from the opening song we have a clear indication of where this album is going sonically. In short, it’s Aura-filled acid jazz with a boom bap influence. This is unlike any other score I’ve heard, period!

Each and every instrumental sounds like a godsend. Within the last two months I think I’ve heard this album over ten times over and it got better with every replay!

Those jazz instrumentals are some of the most infectious and beautifully arranged pieces of music in the rap game period. Of course, each song has different elements and styles! Some tracks like (DONI) have a more experimental/manipulated approach with dark, eerier notes with a muddier sound!

But then you have tracks like (SPLASHONEM) which has one of the most unique takes on jazz I’ve ever heard! As it sounds like a contemporary blend of jazz, synth pop, noise, and ambient fusion! With this really bizarrely placed high-pitched note that just buzzes in and out whenever it wants!

The song (SERVINJUSTICE) has one of the most hypnotic and mesmerising cuts on the album that kind of reminds me of the song (CREDITUNIONONCOMPUTERGLITCH) off the Triple Black Diamond 2 album as it has that same droning, repetitive beat that loops permanently over this really strange yet captivating vocal snippet! 

Plus ‘STARKER’ who made me appreciate his work from his collab album with Estee on ‘CHANGO MACHO: The Book Of Dreams’ his verse on this track is definitely worth it!

If I had to name my favourite beat on the whole album, it would have to be ‘STRETCHAZONEMAKEACLONE’ featuring Estee. I love the Spanish, cultural vibe to the beat with those sporadic splashes of jazz that make this beat simultaneously fun and exciting! 

Every beat on this album is the definition of perfection in its own way. Mr Rose who has a legacy of dope beats and production I feel really outdid himself across this album! 

Of course we have Al Divino. A man who is no stranger to Mr Rose and his production. Frequently collaborated over the last 10 years and across this one, as good as Al is and always has been this feels like his most memorable and locked-in work across the mic!

He’s never sounded more prolific, more focused! More in tune and enthusiastic than I hear him on here! He still maintains his legendary aggression and unpredictable splash style on the beats but they just sound elevated and more precise across this record specifically!

I love how fluent he sounds across the 15 tracks! This is a masterclass on how two men who share extraordinary chemistry can operate on an album! The beat maker making the perfect instrumentals for the artist and the MC flowing smoother and stronger than they ever have before because of that synchronous rhythm!

Of course, no Al Divino album would be complete without his usual adlibs and flexing across the beats! It’s what emphasises his chaotic nature across the tracks! You’ll never be able to predict the next breath coming out of his mouth and he is the king of that style!

The features across this album are his brothers to understate the matter. The day he makes a wack album with the likes of these guys is the day Hip Hop dies for good. But that day will never come, perfect energy, passion and verses across the board!

I can’t state this heavily enough. This is an album EVERY Hip Hop fan should have in their catalog. If I’m not mistaken it was $30 something but i guarantee you it was worth every dollar! 

https://esteenack.bandcamp.com/album/hammerabi

(LYNN TO MILAN)

I’m not exaggerating when I say this might be the most viral hype I’ve seen this year for a pre-release. Anyone who’s anyone in the underground was promoting this like it was the second coming! Of course, it got my attention very quickly, and now that I’ve heard it, yes, this is THAT GOOD. Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new album by MC Datkidbravo, which is produced by Comma Uno and Emmethe3rd, and together they drop 16 tracks with the likes of: 

-Al Divino

-THEHIDDENCHARACTER

-SMELLO

-BLUEHILLBILL

-GAMBINO

-ERG ONE

-ESTEE NACK

-SHAWBRUVAZ

-GALANTE X COMMA UNO

-JASZ OFFICIAL

-ESA

Are you fucking reading that feature list? That is beyond stacked. That roster alone would put fear into any other project coming out this year, and when you combine those producers and MC? Nah, the game is a bust. Bravo won.

Let’s start with the production! This is one of the most ridiculously impressive instrumentals I’ve heard in years! I’m talking beats that are immersive, atmospheric, and surreal, unlike any I’ve heard in a minute. 

These instrumentals are paying homage to the splash era that Al Divino and Estee cultivated for the last decade but done with their own original and creative twist on it!

What to expect on this album is ambient, jazz, soul, wavy rap, with even a track with country influences! (Out Ya Orbit) This album truly has everything that makes this one of the most engaging and mesmerising listens of 2025. 

We ain’t talking just the instrumentals themselves but the way they are handled! Each track feels like a Cinema Dolby Atmos level of immersion. It feels like I’m transported to a different realm with each song and just hopping through 16 different areas before the album is finished. 

This isn’t just an ‘album’, it’s an inter-dimensional score with a Stanley Kubrick level of intensity, depth, and eye for perfection. When you listen to this album, you aren’t merely vibing to music but walking through the heart and souls of the producers themselves, as they have quite literally placed pieces of themselves into this album! You ain’t finding an album as immersive as this, period. 

As far as the MC goes, with such a tremendous task ahead of him to match the ridiculous energy of this album, he pulls off the impossible and lays down verses that are not only filled with some of the dopest and sharpest lyrical elements, one-liners, puns, and street poetry of the year, he’s also got the uncanny charisma, enthusiasm, and passion that very few can bring to the table!

What makes his verses (alongside that roster) so compelling is the heart! The pure conviction and love for the game can be felt in every breath taken on this album! He’s got natural skill, of course. I was blown away from the very first track and hearing his first few bars. 

BUT

On top of that, he’s one of those MC’s that you can tell put all his effort and energy into this record. For him, this isn’t just another record to add to a discography or to fulfil the ever-demanding consistency of the streaming era or to satisfy fans— nah, fuck fans, he’s doing this album for himself to satisfy his own overwhelming urge to be the best and to prove to himself and everyone that he’s the man to watch out for!

As someone who has input himself into the landscape with reviews, I see so many artists who are just making music for the fuck of it. Just because they feel they ‘have to’ as an artist with absolutely no passion or fire or desire, just empty music and words.

From the opening track I could hear and feel this man’s love for the art, his pure heart that beats like an artists and I mean that in it’s rawest form a man who LIVES to make real ART and his verses are nothing if not that! Short, cut up expressions of his art on display for all of us to witness and it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve had the privilege to hear!

All the names I’m familiar with from Al, Estee, ???, BlueHill, Erg One, SMELLO all these men have that common. They are pure ARTISTS who make it their life missions to provide the die hards with real art that can be consumed, appreciated and last forever! He couldn’t have found a better crew to work with.

In my opinion this is a MUST LISTEN ALBUM. You won’t find an artist more passionate than him and his producers. This is underground’s Mona Lisa and whether it’s appreciated in the present time or not, this will go down as one of the best albums in underground period!

https://datkidbravo.bandcamp.com/album/lynn-to-milan-2

(Magnetic Wavy)

They’re already back? Man. I’d love like a ‘Big Brother’ live stream of their lives and see what exactly they do to stay so consistent? I mean, with my reviews, I barely sleep as it is, but at least I don’t have to worry about going to studios and recording shit. How do they do it? Insane.

Once again, The Penlordz are back with a brand new EP featuring five tracks and a 15-minute length. 

As usual, no features besides the three lords and produced by Da Grand Hova, who is a regular beatmaker for the collective, and once again, he hits a home run because this EP sounds beautiful!

Across these five tracks, we have some of the smoothest, intricate, and breathtaking takes on the underground hip-hop I’ve heard yet. We are talking angelic vocal harmonies, strong violin strings, infectious yet minimal drum patterns, thick bass lines, and enough care and passion infused to make this pop like a theatrical masterpiece!

Although only 15 minutes in length, this thing feels like half an hour. The way each instrument is elevated and carried to new heights is crazy! I love how each sound has an old-school 80’s/90’s feel to it in its execution and craft! This thing is a treat for the ears, heart, and soul! It’s natural in its presentation; the way each beat glides through your body and helps your body relax is incredible! 

That’s the one aspect of each Penlordz drop that I feel most won’t appreciate. It’s the fact that no matter what producer they work with, they always maintain such a harmonic and soothing sonic texture that feels like sonic healing and meditation that no one else in the game is concerned about or even doing at all! It’s one of my favourite things about them!

Speaking of the trio. If there’s one thing you can guarantee without any worry, it’s that Audio Messiah, Fam Ross, and Arsinel are going to give you masterclasses in how to spit the perfect verse.

I’ve been covering them since the start of the year, and I’ve never heard a mediocre verse by any of them (together or solo). They just have too much pride and respect for their music to ever drop anything half asses!

As usual, they bring their trademark quality across these five tracks. I’m talking enlightening verses with strong messages, fluent flows, untouchable pen game, incredible wordplay, and infectious rhythm that feels like wind in the ear! Absolutely clear and organic!

These men have such an incredible chemistry that it’s truly insane to think about when you take a step outside of the game and see that no one else has that same synchronicity as they do! The only other names I can think of that could come close are Al Divino X Estee Nack, as they’ve been doing duo albums for years now!

But still, that’s a gift 99.99% of the game doesn’t have, and it’s hard to describe in new words that I haven’t already said 10x over in past reviews, but when you have three men who are on the exact same wavelength, who are all premium spitters in their own rights, and have made it their mission to not only bring higher standards to the underground but do it together? 

It unlocks something that you can only achieve through consistent building and bonding, and as far as I’m concerned, they are the pinnacle of that!

Once again, another stellar performance by the Penlordz. I’m honoured to be able to call them my friends from across countries, and I know they aren’t even close to stopping for the year. So excited what more they grace us with! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6pL1dn64uj7TBeR3ZX72Ew?si=6fdyo5zPTGeiXQLiQew68A

(HRLM HEAT)

Man, this duo really has that special ‘IT’ factor. In a year full of many different duos and pairs, we have these two who have been working hard to present something magical to the scene, and in this EP, I feel they accomplished that! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new EP by MC FlyG and Producer SPCL_CHRCTRS, who present us with four tracks, 10 minutes long, and we get an album with the theme of HARLEM HEAT. How sick is that? As a wrestling stan, this makes me so happy! I don’t think I’ve ever heard a project themed on them, and shoutout to them for that!

The reason why it’s so exciting is for fans who don’t know HARLEM HEAT were not only 10x WCW Tag Champs but also the longest running WCW tag team champs! They really were THAT TEAM FOR REAL

Now, we gotta start with FlyG. I first discovered this man way earlier in the year, and we had a funny discussion about lyricism and how I didn’t put enough emphasis (in my review), and honestly, that led to me looking at that aspect more, and now I realise why that was such a point for him. He truly is one of the most underrated lyricists in the game right now.

Regardless of the track, he makes sure to gift the audience with incredible depth in his pen game, detailed descriptions, clever one-liners, witty puns, and at times, vivid imagery that forces you to step into the situations he’s portraying. 

No track better checks all those boxes than the opening track ‘HEATW@VE’, which is a single I’ve already reviewed but one that hits home regardless for its incredible lyricism, wordplay, and the array of wrestling/music quotables and one-liners that make that track not only the perfect intro track but one of the best songs in his catalog so far!

Not only is his pen game incredibly versatile, but so is his charisma, passion, and enthusiasm on the mic. He isn’t just spitting words for the sake of it; he’s putting his entire heart, soul, and energy into every breath he takes on the record. He’s the definition of an ARTIST. 

A man whose top priority is to create ART for the culture, and so he makes sure every word delivery is equipped with his aura, conviction, and integrity, and that’s why any release he does is the definition of underrated and outstanding!

This EP wouldn’t be what it is without the beatmaker SPCL_CHRCTRS, and this man is also severely under the radar because from all I’ve heard of him, he creates some of the most mesmerising and memorable projects in the modern day! 

Although this project is only ten minutes, he makes sure each track feels larger than life. From that opening track with that methodically paced, subtle jazz piano, raw drum patterns, bass lines, and powerful vocal harmony that all comes together in the most spectacular way!

Track 2 has one of the most infectious melodies on the whole EP! It has an almost surf rock/reggae vibe to it. We have these sticky guitar string notes and very minimalistic drums that can be heard ever so slightly, but with the strings taking centre stage, we have an acoustic-sounding instrumental that has this wonderful organic/natural presence to it that I fuck with heavy!

Track 3 has this heavy choir feel to it based on the instrumentals! Those organ notes that take over the bulk of the track make me think of church! Alongside that, we have light drums (all the drum tracks on this EP are subtly done), and we also have a light synth chord going off in the background and some wavy/sci-fi chords towards the end of the track! Very synth pop meets gospel track! Very infectious!

The final track ends on a more traditional hip-hop track with flares of soul mixed in. We have a beat that has a repetitive combination of this one high-pitched note and this soul vocal snippet! In the background, we have these notes that collectively go up in octaves in a four-note pattern before looping again!

A very structured yet groovy track that I could honestly listen to for hours!

What makes these tracks even more special is the wrestling references that are used on all four tracks, featuring snippets of the team ‘HARLEM HEAT’, which is the cherry on the cake for all wrestling fans! Very surreal, engaging, and entertaining!

Once again, this duo presents the culture with a strong atmospheric hip-hop project that leaves me lost for words (figuratively speaking). The production is phenomenal, and the verses even more so! This is a record you can’t afford to miss! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4KMFKlZPY6GqOkbmQ7Zm21?si=HPsnX7SMSNyKfmZvVIoNfQ