Blaq Rebel

Man, I’d say this Producer has been on a rather underrated run as of late. 2026 has been an incredible year of slept on albums with artists that have been super talented! A discography that I know will be appreciated once it’s all said and done but for now it’s time to talk his latest!

This is the brand new album by MC -Raggo Zulu Rebel and Producer -Blaq Medici and together they drop this 13 track project with -Mista E as the sole feature!

The first thing you notice about this album is it’s sense of sensuality. We’ve heard Blaq utilise a whole range of different styles and influences over this year alone from gritty boom Bap to cinematic and theatrical production to smooth! But this one has to be considered his most surreal and atmospheric we’ve gotten yet and it’s a treat to hear!
Whether we talk the opening track -Blaq Rebel Intro where we get that spoken snippet talking about ‘always being a rebel’ which is accompanied by some lavish chords and delicate strings that later evolves into this full fledged track with hypnotic drum patterns to wrap all the layers up into one rich score that is a beauty to behold!

We have tracks like -Purple which has this mysterious vibe to it that I fucked with. Whether we talk those plucked and echoing strings with that thick bass and rhythmic bass drums that feel tribal in nature! We also have some delicate keys alongside this muffled vocal harmony that adds an extra layer of warmth to the song!

One song that really caught my attention was -…The Day The Music Died. God that was ambiance in it’s most purest form! It felt positively angelic with those lighter than air vocal parts, bouncy strings and synth chord combinations alongside these minimal drums to create this 1980’s Synth Pop vibe that I fell for immediately! Atmospheric in it’s most refined form!

The MC work was also a great touch as we get this man who was new to me but showcased a strong performance from his intense and passionate delivery to his slick, sharp and vivid wordplay and advanced vocabulary he sets the scene everytime he spits alongside these fever dream instrumentals his verses feel rich and powerful all in one!
Across these 33 minutes he takes him time to deliver his bars! He’s in no rush, he understands the importance of patience and he executes his parts well!

I liked how he understood his sonic surroundings and adjusted his performances accordingly. He wasn’t just rapping over beats he was committed to syncing and blending his words and voice into the production itself to create a more natural and engaging experience for the listeners and it felt surreal!
I also appreciated the lack of features! Sometimes an artist (especially one with this much charisma and character) doesn’t need anyone else to help him vibe he can work as he’s the whole package and he provided that on this album!

All in all, a solid album that is entertaining from front to back. Definitely worth checking out the solid chemistry between the two men and the one boss ass feature! Tune in!