Tonio Sagan’s new rap song titled DOPE! impresses with its trappy vibes and notable variety in the flow, featuring classic triplets in the delivery in numerous creative variations. The instrumental is a standout, incorporating acoustic elements such as a mysterious piano loop at its epicentre, accompanied by an acoustic drum beat and a melodic bass line in the rhythm section. The addition of guitars adds energy to the song while the finale employs the slowdown technique. The overall production is a very interesting concept that masterfully blends techniques from various genres, resulting in a fresh and modern approach to hip hop.
Hailing from the south of France, RDMR’s single titled “Monticule” manages to deliver its message in just 90 seconds. The flow is dirty and powerful, supported by a nicely saturated beat that is as hard-hitting as it gets. The instrumental features a rich drum beat, layered with percussion and a driving bass line, creating an intense sound. On top of that atmospheric and mysterious soundscapes, adding depth to the arrangement. “Monticule” is not a chill listen; it is a song that demands you to unleash your inner beast.
The Parisian Musical Collective Born of a desire to meet with others and swap ideas, Dove-i is a musical collective bringing together talents from every horizon to develop unusual artistic projects of a highly cinematic nature that pack a powerful emotional punch. Founded by composers and producers Thomas Verovski & Bastide Donny , this “Musical Factory” is the way to respond to requests for music with a high-end image and strong creativity.
Listen to their cine-symphonic rap of the DOVE-i collective. The mix of a powerful phrasing, very urban, a 100% American flow, and a real “French-touch” with a dreamy dimension carried by a 30 strings hitch.
Swove Domas remains loyal to his motto, which suggests that success is merely an indication of the quality of one’s work, rather than defining who they are as an individual. His latest track “Rub A Dub (Touch Me Up)” is a fun and energetic party anthem that is sure to get everyone on their feet. The beat is a standout feature of the song, with heavy 808s that will test the limits of any subwoofer. Swove Domas’ melodic flow is effortless, and he delivers his bars with a confident swagger that perfectly matches the tone of the song. The track manages to be fun and super catchy without ever feeling pretentious or over the top. Swove Domas keeps things simple and focuses on delivering a feel-good vibe that will keep listeners coming back for more. Rub A Dub! Click below!
Proklaim, the talented hip hop artist, has made a remarkable comeback with his latest release, “Valley.” His music embodies the essence of potent hip hop and stays true to his artistic goals. With this release the artist manages to craft well-thought-out melodic verses displaying his impressive range and, note that, without relying on autotune. Proklaim’s rap is elevated by a classic sounding trap beat that features a nicely hypnotic theme, signature trap hap patterns and heavy 808s that draw listeners in. If we were to imagine how Proklaim would speak: Maintain faith and hope through the various stages of life. Sometimes the journey we find ourselves on is uniquely designed for us. Let the empowering lyrics inspire you to carpe diem!
Can you tell us more about the process of writing “head//heart”?
head//heart happened really quickly. I remember I found the beat first, & instantly fell in love with it, the oaky vocal sample repeating those lyrics did it for me. I came up with the chorus on the spot, and liked the inflictions on my voice. It felt right, with what I was going through at the time, me choosing those words. I had to sit down for the verse though. It was like, 11pm when I started and maybe 1am/2am when I finished the verse. I was realllll careful when I selected certain words as well, not in a safety net sort of context but because I wanted to properly convey my very conflicted thought process.
How has your experiences with mental health influenced your music and creative process?
I draw most, if not all of my creativity on how I’m feeling in real time whenever making music. I don’t know if other artist can relate but I very rarely make something happy when I’m the opposite. Unless a certain sound can pull me in that direction. But on the topic of influences, some of my favourite musicians (Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar) have used their platform to speak on topics such as mental health, and I can admit, I’ve been depressed & hit brick walls, figuratively. I want to help people with my music the same way other people have helped me with theirs.
Can you share more about the upcoming EP “photodump//exit left”?
The best way for me to describe it would be a snapshot of scattered memories of this one relationship I had that taught me a lot about myself. On the spectrum of toxic masculinity, & vulnerability, I go over that on the project.
Can you talk about the line “dead, I wish I was dead & gone” and what it means to you?
That line is really dark, when I first heard it I think I was so gripped & sold because yeah I talk about mental health a lot but to actually state that you don’t want to be here anymore for your entire audience to hear is a scary thing, but I see it as hopeful, because if you look behind the words you’ll find someone who’s looking & pleading for a reason to hold on, even if it’s just for a little while longer.
How do you see “head//heart” as a step towards bettering yourself and purging old demons?
I actually wrote this song about 3 years ago now! I had to write these songs to understand myself, & to come to terms with my thoughts & actions. So to me, this is me symbolically writing a letter to myself detailing all the things that bother me, everything that is wrong about myself & burning it before it plays on my mind. Old demons have no place in new beginnings.
H2theBizza’s unique sound has been shaped by his upbringing in both India and Washington DC, which exposed him to a diverse range of musical genres and cultures. His music aims to unite people from different backgrounds through the universal language of music.
One example of this can be heard in his track titled “Dooba”, where he seamlessly blends hip hop elements with Bollywood styles. The melancholic melody in the chorus, wrapped in a reggaeton beat, provides a striking contrast to the classic hip hop verses.
Another track, “There For You”, showcases H2theBizza’s musical versatility with a fusion of bluesy guitars, synth sounds and a classic old school flavoured beat mixed with modern trap infused snares. The clean vocals in the chorus add an extra layer of depth, while the rap in the verses drives the song forward. Overall, H2theBizza’s music is a testament to the power of cross-cultural collaboration and the magic that can happen when diverse musical styles come together.
Capturing the dichotomy of knowing ones potential and being trapped by the short changing expectations of others, “Run It Up” is a powerful encapsulation of life under modern society. Similar to the nail biting tension of living under the gun, the lyrical prowess is a stark reminder not to ever underestimate the downtrodden. The first single off the debut album by Bex & Bright showcases their emotional and melodic range offset by the featured rapper 1L1L’s knife’s edge seething delivery. The track infuses drilling percussion, thundering bass, and haunting choral elements.
Next on the list, “My Style”, where Infectious Philadelphia emcee GradedAxe joins the incomparable production duo Bex & Bright to deliver another instant classic. GradedAxe pairs a truly impressive vocal performance with one of the hard-hitting ethereal beats that Bex & Bright have become known for. This track is a true earworm and one that you will want to have playing on repeat.
Lots of fun , lackadaisical energy coming from the get-go. Lyrics are pretty simple. It’s a young man giving warning to another that if he doesn’t treat his woman right the narrator will snatch up his boo-boo bear for his own.
Blaize Infinger (grimeykenneth) is a 22 year old Alt-Rap act out of Austin, TX. He started making music about 2 years ago and have committed to it through and through. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, he transferred from playing football at D-2 in Texas, to a private trade school for audio engineering so he could hold the means to creating his music and content. Ultimately, his main goal is not just to be a musician, but an entertainer with widely varying work.
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