“This is truly a song that will take off during football season. It hypes the listener up and motivates any player to go out into the field and win. The beat is energetic and maintains a consistent tempo. M Soto takes control over his journey and encourages others to win.”
“The talent is strong in this track. It infuses Jazz and Hip-Hop with a poetic tempo. I was moved by the beat more than anything because the overall verses created different vibes. The infusement of talent reminds me of Anthony Hamilton but it also shows a good range”
“Some people may think it’s a guilty pleasure but addiction is a terrible battle that many fight. FlexpackFACE delivers a conscious Hip-Hop track over a POP like melody. He discusses his relationship with addiction before and after sobriety. The flow is direct, clear, and consistency. It allows any listener to follow his battle and be clear of the journey.”
“This track finds its own path. It is percussive and moody with an uptempo beat that you can groove to. It also gives off a girl empowerment anthem. Raaqel expresses true feelings and alignment in this Lofi Hip-Hop track TYK. You will have to listen to the song to understand what TYK means.”
“A dark foreboding vibe makes this track perfect for spooky season. Lex Ether delivers some sharp writing, and the lines hit with a punch not every performer can deliver.
Though I did crave a bit more variation to help hold my attention, and the sinister laugh in the backing might have been overdone a time or two. Overall this track spoke to me and I have a feeling it is one of those songs that I will grow to love more with multiple listens as the lyrical power settles in my psyche.”
“This chorus is infectious and the beat is made to get sturdy to. Money has so much swagger and charm in his delivery you can’t help but caught in the wave of the record. He makes you believe every word and just handed us the anthem for that in-coming winter break up. This is one of those ones. ”
“Que sounds like a young man with something to say but he hasn’t quite found his voice yet. Yaself is filled with passion and some sharp lines but its not quite a smooth ride... quite yet. Having something to say is the hardest part of being an artist and Que has that in spades this record is just missing a little finesse and fine tuning. Give it time and we’re gonna be talking about Que. ”
“This song gives me Vince Staples vibes. Slum Boy delivers a bass heavy, uptempo jam where he simple lets everyone know what he’s all about in his own words. His own lyrical introduction to the world. Letting you know that he’s God fearing while also letting you know that he’s still human and makes mistakes. This song would make a dope intro to an album.”
“This is head nod music at its finest. This has that hypnotic yet effortless cool of a certain iconic New Jersey rap group with its slick yet heady bars and psychedelic looping beat. The sung moment of “I ain’t gon let you fall” is hits you in feelings you didn’t even know you had. *Chefs Kiss*”
“This beat could play for 8 hours straight and my head would still nod just as hard. The hypnotic chopped & screwed hook is infectious and each rapper brings their A game on the verses. The record is far from polished which I think is part of the charm. It feels raw but smooth, untamed but never out of control. It sits in that rare space of turn up, chill house party & long drive... thats hard to do!”
“Bill and Billy take you down their own memory’s lanes. Showcasing the art of storytelling by visually and verbally walking the listener through their own life experiences. A tales of childhood to teenage life experiences and lessons learned while masterfully delivering bars over a nostalgic sample beat. This song is just a groovy jam.”
“For the one’s that have trouble sleeping or just want to relax this song is for you. Monterey has a relaxing sound to it that will have you feeling like you are sitting near the ocean. This is a chill yet study beat that switches toward the end while still staying keeping the same mood, ”
“This is pure poetry over an interesting beat. Strong Black Hair acknowledges all hair types that women have. He describes each woman in her element whether as a mother, an auntie, a sister or a teacher. He captivates our attention by describing the texture and the smell of pure coco butter. I also like the inserted audio that allows us to capture the power of black hair. ”
“Quote me when I saw Leakzz just might be the future of UK Hip-Hop. He’s oozing swagger and confidence as he raps that pure coke white bravado. The chorus is catchy and the beat makes you feel like you’re on a yacht in Mykonos sipping Champagne. Standing out besides the songs features Leakzz sounds like a man amongst boys. So much of music is intangible and whatever that ‘thing’ is Leakzz has it. ”
“Hip-Hop is a universal and Kourosh is speaking it fluently on Wolf. The Persian rapper by way of The Netherlands sounds sharp, clever and dripping with star power as he skates across the skipping production. The switch to acoustic guitar and sweet singing on the outro shows Kourosh is a 360 artist and could be about to put his city on the international stage. ”
“IYKYK... Black forces = A WHOOPIN’.
Reese and Ski Mask trade clever menacing bars over a beat that would be at home a Freddie Kruger mixtape. Black Forces captures the mythology of the Black Air and has both rappers sounding as sharp as ever. When you see the black forces coming... RUN!”
“I’m loving the revival of fun in Hip-Hop. This record just makes you feel good, and makes your shoulders bounce uncontrollably. The bars are dripped in swagger and flair with a host of tongue in cheek one liners. It’s chorus is so infectious you’ll be texting everyone you know to “Ask Around” about Tyte. ”
“This record sounds like the most stressful moments of Top Boy rolled into one. Its mean, aggressive and scariest of all witty. Can you imagine a debt collector coming to take your knee caps off with a smile on this face? That’s what Nervous sounds like and I lot it. The UK is really having a strong moment in Hip-Hop and those familiar will know Pro Green isn’t a new kid on the block but a corner stone of modern UK Hip-Hop, and to hear him sound this inspired and sharp is exciting for everything UK.”
“Rins4 is carrying Australia on this back. For a long time when you think Australian hip-hop you think Iggy... Rins4 is about to be at the front of your mind. The production is mean yet emotional, and Rins floats across it like a trap figure skater with poise and swagger. You can hear the hunger not only in the sharp bars but his tone. He’s rapping like not only he needs this, but his family needs this, his country needs this. ”
Rating: 3 out of 5
“Talibando flips Twista smooth romantic Overnight Celebrity in a gritty, street anthem filled with braggadocios lyrics and Detroit street ethics. “I ain’t Virgil but I really got it offa white” I MEAN!”