The ups and downs of the days are imminent. Instead of getting so lost within the confines of our craniums, it’s a healthier route to take a walk. Or even have a solid conversation, but do whatever you can to get out of your own head. Shit gets dark for all of us and it’s truly hard to control. You owe it to yourself to establish these personal boundaries because no one else can do so. Be well, be merry, and try to enjoy things, I know it’s difficult.
Kear – PRFCT
Kear is done with being gatekept. Her sound is more than just unique and resides in an entirely different atmosphere than her other Philly counterparts. Back on our pages with the wondrously ambient cut “PRFCT” we see why Kear is a star waiting to be found. Her tone is uniquely ominous but exudes life on the other side of the coin. The production from Maxflames and naawoj, provided an ever-so-vivid canvas for our protagonist to preach their sermon. Kear is really up next, so get hip above.
EBE Kastro – Trauma
This is Kastro’s first time on our pages, but I’m pretty sure this won’t be his last. With the brutally honest cut “Trauma” we hear EBE lay down pain in its purest form and that’s through his art. The gentle keys introduce us to a beautiful voice and a stellar cadence that is quite literally impossible to ignore. This baritone tonality melds well above the instrumentation and really makes for a cut worth listening to. This one is a great start to Kastro‘s run, so peep it all above.
Kenny Kane – Fee
Kenny Kane is Memphis, simple and plain. There’s not much else to say on that front and he’s back with his cut “Fee”. Audacious boasts and heavy flows pair together for music without any extra frills. You come to Kane with a hunger for reality and he breaks down the street politics of the city. It seems like everyone wants a piece of what those with motion have and they’ll always make sure their hands are extended. Kenny isn’t planning on stopping anytime soon, so get tapped in above.
Sól – Constellations
Sól was sent to me by a friend and I’m glad he took the time to put me on. Chicago already has such a rich musical culture and history flowing through its streets. This song is no different, delivering a stellar pitter-patter with each hint of emotion. Kid Wond3R did the production which adds a distinct authenticity from start to finish. Sól is full of it and by it, we mean soul. Peep this brilliance above.
Nigel Xavier – The Hand That Feeds
Nigel Xavier makes his first appearance on our pages with his project The Hand That Feeds. With stellar assistance from paper gem on the production, this four-pack is a brief glimpse into what this duo is capable of. If you want a look into no-nonsense, glorified top-tier Rap, look no further. “On Tolerance” is a personal favorite because of the sheer honesty in the subject matter, but no cut lags behind the rest. Nigel and paper gem are definitely on the radar now, but until the next, peep the gas above.
