Author: Marcus Adetola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzoqMoP1264 Its a GO! for David Grace featuring Justin Grace. It’s the first single from David’s upcoming album 905 W Miner St. And, its a great choice dropping GO! as the first single. A catchy hip hop track that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s fun, vibrant, boastful, and so dope. With both boys spitting flame non-stop. The boys show versatility in their rhyme schemes on the banging instrumentals. Lyrically, they do a great job and will capture your attention. The duo flows so well together their coordination is uncanny and appears telepathic. So if you don’t know anything about…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjssRaqWiYk K.I.N.G. the MC’s prayer for this Crazy World. God knows it needs urgent attention and fixing. He pours his heart right out from the jump about the unbalanced nature of the world. He lyrically meanders on the ominous instrumentals narrating his belief in the form of prose. You can feel the emotions from K.I.N.G the MC’s unrelenting flow and delivery. It is a subject that means a lot to him, not some clout gimmick. He touches on subjects considered esoteric, readily affirming his inclinations. He has you under his hypnotic hold through the length of the song. Never wavering…

Fade by Freddie Long is the remedy for anxiety, and it could be yours too in this difficult time. On Fade, Freddie Long sings with emotional adeptness of his battle with anxiety. Even though the topic is sullen, you do not feel it, as Freddie’s vocal charisma enchants you. “Music is the answer. Music has always been the answer” says Freddie Long when asked what is getting him through lockdown conditions. Fade is an uplifting song with climatic subtleties that stand out, written at a point Freddy battled anxiety. Anxiety caused by the change of his socially active lifestyle to a solitary one.…

Glitra by Brijs is a euphoric soundtrack to our days in this lockdown. It rings with the would-be triumphant emotions of the time following this pandemic. For now, it’s an uplifting anthem that epitomizes the feeling of euphoria to make the days bearable. However, Brijs had something else in mind when he wrote the song. “It’s about the pursuit of yourself and your values in your mid-20s. All of the things you hear about coming of age are usually about your teens. That’s still true, but we stay younger for longer now. Your mid-20s is when you start thinking, feeling…

Take A Ride with NY Teez to a quarantine sound haven. It’s a track filled with lush tones that create a chillout vibe with hints of nostalgia. That is not surprising due to the current situation at hand with the quarantine.  With mellow rhythmic rap verses on a bed of sweet melodious hooks, NY Teez creates an enjoyable sound haven.  He drops lyrics on his current situation with a partner about decisions to be made in order to elevate spirits in their safe haven. Take A Ride is the much needed summery anecdote to lift you emotionally during these tough times.…

Imagine grand things with Skott on Talk About Me. The acclaimed Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer recently released her new single Talk About Me. It captures unique qualities that make it stand out. From the onset, you are mesmerized by the array of different sounds in uniform flux. The track is a balanced blend of genres well put together with Skott as the crowning jewel that makes it shine exceedingly bright. The harmonic sensibilities of the song stand out independently. However, the fluidity of the transition of instrumentals on the song is a delight and even more so Skott’s display…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7qhbzCgc90 Hunnid X Streetz pulls a Hunnid Jordan Streetz Pippen. The two MC’s have created their lane, taking us back in time both with the lyricism and music video. They talk a good game benchmarking the quality of their work using basketball references. You cannot doubt Hunnid X Streetz, especially with the torrid amount of sleek bars they let rip on the ominous bass line. Some of the lines are just damn rude, and funny too. Something you’ve come to expect and respect in rap culture. The music video continues with the morose and vintage theme of the lyrics, as…

Hudson East reps North London with Smoke City. The young rapper from North London recently dropped Smoke City, paying homage to where he’s from and announcing his return to the rap game as he’s been gone for a minute. And he does not disappoint doing a great job bringing the heat. With a catchy hook and smooth delivery on the wavy instrumentals, he makes his point. Hudson East drops witty lines that will make you smile. Every time I drop I hear the choir scream Jesus Though, you know this man from North London isn’t joking. When it comes to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOaTPLOX8ec On Both (Freestyle), Kwakzino is cooking with the right recipe, a sample of the Ultra Nate track, Free. And what he ends up with is a conscious and banging sound. With good mastery of his craft, he drops lyrical gems to inspire the youth. Both (Freestyle) has melancholic tones, reminiscent of drill tracks. However, it has a different edge to it with a positive message. Kwakzino uses cooking themes in his rap and music video as a positive metaphor for chasing his music dreams. It’s a relatable theme in the urban scene for youths. He takes the time to reference his past…

Smile to the euphoric melodies of Aleksander Waaktaar. Every facet of Smile embodies comforting qualities. The acoustic start to the track and the other instrumentals added on will send you into the state of bliss. As if you can’t go further into a rapture, now enter Aleksander’s voice to send you into euphoric bliss. The lyrics are simple but possess reassuring qualities, especially with the extensive soundscape. Smile sounds great as an acoustic song, however, Aleksander chose to go further creatively. Smile is a relatable song to be left on repeat and to remind us how fragile life is and…