Category: Hip Hop

Words By Max Jordan.

Tanaka Makoni is back with her impressive new track ‘The Streets’.

It is the follow-up single from her previous hit ‘Lust’, and it is everything which you would come to expect from the rising star. Furthermore, ‘The Streets’ speaks for the generation with a bold message driving the track forward from the start.

Also, Tanaka oozes with confidence with her self-assurance dripping all over the mix. She sounds sharper than ever, and her ability to mix up her sound is refreshing, proving her versatility as a musician. Additionally, the music boasts a robust foundation, and it leaves a long-lasting impression.

Words By Ava Jordan.

Suman rises to the top once again with her new single ‘Let Go’. It is a track which cements the British songwriter deep in the history books, and her quality is awe-inspiring.

Taking us on a journey from the get-go, this new single boasts a captivating vocal which leaves an indent. Also, the musical direction is refreshing, given that it delves into a new space with a rhythm which will have you swaying to its nail-biting texture.

Overall, ‘Let Go’ is what I have been craving without realising. Also, it is the start of a new era for Suman. As a result, this fresh approach is undoubtedly going to take her to the masses.

Words By Ava Jordan.

What I love most about Jameel Mason is that he keeps evolving as a musician. Furthermore, his new release ‘Quarantine Mami’ takes him on a new direction with a sound which you will struggle to locate elsewhere.

‘Quarantine Mami’ speaks for the generation. He sings about a topic which many will relate with and his ability to inspire is captivating. Vocally, Jameel Mason hits all the sweet spots with a vocal which makes him stand out uniquely. I also relish how he sings from his heart with a delivery which gives the bigger hitters a genuine run for their money.

Taking hints from the greats, Jameel has introduced a new sound of his own. Also, he recruits support from a female vocalist who shines like a beaming light towards the end of the record. Between them both, they unleash a track which is going to be echoing out of hip hop basements for quite some time.

Therefore, grab this one while it is hot! You can take a listen below.

Words By Ava Jordan.

Suman and Ayo Beatz have teamed up for one of the biggest hip hop dancehall tracks of recent times.

Blending a nostalgic feel from greats who came before, the pair have also introduced a new sound which you will struggle to find elsewhere. ‘Crazy Over You’ is a track which cements their talent deep, and the vocal which Suman provides is awe-inspiring.

Confidence drips from this track, and the melody is hard to resist. Also, the music is tight, direct, and it gives the rest of the piece a foundation which is sturdy and influential.

Check out ‘Crazy Over You’ below.

Words by Louise Sako.

East London female hip hop star Tanaka Makoni mesmerises with her new release ‘Lust’. So much so, I cannot get enough.

The track kicks off with a steady beat which grips from the get-go. I relish the angelic vocal harmony in the prelude section too because it instantly plucks away at the heartstrings.

Once we are out of the intro, Tanaka Makoni greets us with an unforgettable vocal performance with her singing with her heart firmly on her sleeve. She sings with genuine confidence, and it is hard not to get onto her wavelength with her infectious charm shining through like a beacon.

The chorus melody line is hugely poignant. It makes you grip to it with dear life, and Tanaka Makoni proves she is a hip hop heavyweight with her signature sound flying high with each word articulating well.

You can take a listen to ‘Lust’ by Tanaka Makoni below.

Words by Max Jordan.

Complex is one of the freshest names to come out of the UK Hip Hop game in recent times. But, he does stick to the norm. He blends a pleasant mix of pop with a funky beat which will grip you and not let you go.

His new release ‘Where We Came From’ is testament to the musicians quality. It has a sense of nostalgia with influences from yesteryear being very much present. But, he also brings a contemporary vibe with a vocal which is profound in its own right.

It kicks off with a smooth intro with a heavenly backing vocal being present. We are then with a robust performance from Chris Peevor, also known as Complex. He speaks with his heart on his sleeve, and he does not mince any of his words. The story is about talking about the past. Looking back at the streets where we all hail. He speaks volumes with his lyrical prowess, and it is a track which will take you on an unforgettable journey.

Words by Alfie Mcdowell.

JOSHUi is a legend in his own right. He is a Hip Hop gem which many are starting to notice. Why? Because he has a quality which speaks for the masses. Also, his musical ability is going from strength to strength with each release gripping us into his brand even more.

I am relishing his new release ‘Ends’. It is a style of music which I do not usually review, but I knew I had to once I tuned into it. I like how he is speaking his story, and he puts it cleverly into a smash hit. It is almost like a short film with his lyrical tongue, taking us on an unforgettable journey. He speaks about his community. There is no end for JOSHUi, even if it appears there is.

His music shouts volume. It starts with a siren ringing out before a strong instrumental and sublime rap from the London based artist. He boasts a sound which we hear quite a lot now coming from the underground grime scene. But, he is not shadowing anyone. It is what sticks out to me the most. He is unique with his delivery, and although there are influences from the greats, it is still fresher than a bag of apples.

Say what you like about Grime. But one thing we all cannot dispute is its massive rise over the last few years. We could hail thanks to the likes of Stormzy and Skepta for making it more commercial and better known. But, artists like JOSHUi are also leading the path and taking us into a new realm of this exciting space. Therefore, if I were you, I would grab this one while it is hot. You can listen to ‘Ends’ by JOSHUI below.