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Detroit Emcee Ebgbev drops deep debut ”Numb to the Pain” in memory of his late father

Posted on 17 June 2020

You feel the pain deep in your heart and all you want is for it to go away. You can’t make it go away so you drown it out and soon everything feels all numb. You sink in a hole and you think you are never going to come out. You miss that loved one. Will you be strong for them. Or will you sink in the quicksand and never reach your goals in memory of the one you lost?

I haven’t been feeling too much new Hip Hop lately. As a 90’s Hip Hop fan I miss the old school beat and the storytelling. When I turned on Ebgbev’s ”Numb to the Pain” for the first time I experienced a feeling I hadn’t for so long. This new track has a real story.

Ebgbev unfortunately just lost his father due to to horrible coronavirus pandemic that has changed the way the world works. This is a terrible loss and we extend our condolences to Ebgbev and his family.

After losing my own father back in 2001 I got emotional after listening to this song. The pain eases sometimes but it never really goes away. Ever. You always want that one more moment to ask the old man a question. All you can do is remember the good times and cherish his memory.

This new Hip Hop track is well executed and the beat captures the moment to perfection. It’s piano background adds to the picture that he has created for us. This is new school Hip Hop with a new school feel. I like the lyricism and I’ll be keeping an eye out for more releases from Ebgbev as we all should.

Detroit in Michigan has a new emcee to embrace. With his Pops looking out for him up above, the sky is the limit.

Stream ”Numb to the Pain” right here on Spotify to hear this deep track.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rivita & Asemahle – Love Again: Soul-Steeped Hip Hop

Posted on 16 September 2018

When it comes to collaborations, the synergy is either there or it isn’t. When the angelically harmonious vocalist Rivita chose to join forces with Asemahle a work of enigmatic enthrallment was created. It is no understatement to say that the two vocalists possess some of the most authentically unique styles we’ve heard this year. Pair that with the tentatively light piano melodies and soft kicks of the 808 beats which the down-tempo backbone of the track rests upon and you’re in for one captivating treat.

On top of that, it was infinitely refreshing to hear a Rap artist with a rhythmically perfect flow not following suit with the rest of the misogynistic rappers, instead he challenged the toxic lifestyle with an infinitely more soulful approach to his bars.

You can check out Rivita + Asemahle’s soul-steeped single for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

KUDO – Middle Fingers: Unapologetically Attitude-Driven Hip Hop

Posted on 14 September 2018

Middle Fingers is the debut single from the emerging EDM Pop Hip Hop artist KUDO. As the track unfolds, you’re treated to a mix which is as ingenious as it is explicit, the empowerment which is scribed into the lyrics of Middle Fingers is bordering on overwhelming. Even though the EDM Trap mix may not be prodigal by today’s standards KUDO’s vocal talents and ability to wax lyrical prove why this up and coming artist deserves attention for her resounding style. With a command of meter and rhyme as flawless as KUDO’s it’s hard to see how she couldn’t go far with her talent.

You can check out KUDO’s single Middle Fingers for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now. You probably won’t get the chorus out of your head for a fair few hours but if the ability to create an infectiously fresh chorus doesn’t make a good artist then I’m not sure what does.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

BP – DISTANT LOVERS: Sensually Prodigal Hip Hop

Posted on 13 September 2018

It’s not all too often you’re faced with a Trap track that almost floors you through the sobering narrative of the lyrics. So, it’s my absolute pleasure to introduce BP.

DISTANT LOVERS is the latest single released by up and coming Hip Hop Rap artist BP. Anyone who has ever been in a long distance relationship is sure to feel the bite of the pensive vibe. The lyricism to the single is so heavy, it’s almost bruising, you can tell BP poured his soul into the mix to make the sentiment as resounding as the melodic beat. The kicks of the 808’s thrash against the ethereally light reverb which pours from the synth which leads you through the rhythm in the perfectly produced track.

If you’re looking for some sensuously prodigal Hip Hop to put on your playlists you can check out BP’s latest drop DISTANT LOVERS by heading over to YouTube now. Or to check out BP’s latest mixtape in full, head on over to SoundCloud

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Scoot Feat Balmane – My Whoadie; An unbesmirched colossal hit

Posted on 2 January 2018

No matter the way you might wanna slice this one, you can deny the fact that Scoot put up a pack of uptight technical doggedness to further reveal the level at which he so much relishes in the clarity of his impeccable rap prowess.

Scoot, with the collective effort of Balmane, practically served us a fine wine in perfect nature of a song right on this track; you might as well drink to get drunk if you can smell already the “whoadie” that’s been cooked up by this two artist, yeah that’s my “Word-ie”.

The song’s instrumental is a gorgeous array of warm sound and thump that’s carefully synthesized and repeatedly leathered in a reverb. The dexterity of the well-penned lyrics of this song alone is glorious.

On a lighter note, when you’re clogged with zero burden and nothing to worry about, you’ll literally throw dab severally throughout the whole four minutes playtime of this song.

The flow of the song: check. The lyrics of the song: check. The vocals: check. The catchy rap line: check. That trumping beat: OMG double check!

Have you still got any iota of doubt on how true this can be? Do yourself a favour and cop this legit smash hit and get your dabbing skills levelled up.

-Lilian-Debrah

Taj-95 – Releases Skillful Hip-Hop Track “Diamonds Dancin”

Posted on 30 December 2017

This artist so much skillfully referenced contemporary icons in his song “Diamonds Dancin”, it’s not too hard to affirm that this is exactly a true story because it’s obvious and crystal clear from the moment the first chord of this music was strummed.

Taj-95 must have probably gotten his musical influence from Wiley and Nelly because his annunciation, delivery and music swag takes a cue from the conspicuous tactfulness of those two aforementioned incredible rappers. Mirroring almost exactly Nelly’s apt delivery and having that thick deep kind of voice like Wiley’s is apparently what makes the texture of this song appear so sexy and irresistible.

More so, it’ll be nice to add that Taj is refreshingly different and unique in his own special way as well. If there’s a medal of honour to present to this artist, it will most definitely be; being able to have great taste in music and a good ear to identify great beat and at the same time being able to produce something magnificent with it after a plethora of different the studio sessions.

A rollercoaster rhythm that sets in whilst the song gathers up its momentum is also a special trait to this great song that shouldn’t be forgotten in a hurry.

In Summary; “Diamonds Dancin” is a hyperactive rap song that’s smoothly delivered by an artist that’s endowed with a really sexy deep bass vocals and as for the records; there’s not an iota of transatlantic distortion that succeeded in ridding this song of its element of quality.