Named after the comedian of the same name, “Bill Bellamy” is just as fun as the actor’s classic films. Jaywop isn’t just a talented rapper. He builds a song overflowing with character from the dynamic production to his clever bars.
Why We Like It
Why We Like It: ATlas BLK’s “Tell Me How You Feel” (Prod. by The Martianz)
Traveling around the world for shows has given ATlas BLK an incredible bag of tricks to pull from the music of diverse cultures whose strongest common ground is a love of his music. On “Tell Me How You Feel,” The Martianz familiar production builds around the rapper’s confident pocket.
Why We Like It: Kai Straw’s “Imagination”
“Imagination” is rich and endless. In a space where creativity has no boundaries, Kai Straw has spun a world with soul music where he can live with the memories of an ex in fantasy where the good memories aren’t tainted by the pain of reality.
Why We Like It: NugLife’s “Digital Dope” Ft. The Underachievers
Beast Coast producer NugLife returns with the combined lyrical venom of The Underachievers. The duo let fire with political commentary and spiritual awakening over the texture-packed psychedelic production.
Why We Like It: Frak’s “Rick Moranis” Ft. OFLO
In the new video for “Rick Moranis,” Frak is haunted by the ghost of a would-be-lover. He raps over continuously evolving funk production, assisted by the alluring vocals of OFLO.
Why We Like It: Otis Mensah & Hemlock Ernst’s “Breath of Life”
Darkly honest, the ominous poetics of Otis Mensah and Hemlock Ernst creep up on the listener, slithering through the headphones until their hooks are in. The soft instrumental of “Breath of Life” is almost an afterthought, as if drums and brass were summoned by the rappers’ eviscerating flow.
Why We Like It: Peter Anderson’s “Simmer”
With summer just around the corner it’s time to start those sunny day playlists. Peter Anderson strikes a groovy balance between funk and soul with his electric guitar driven instrumental, “Simmer.” Press play to fast forward to weekends spent at the beach.
Why We Like It: Hydie Humble’s “Barcelona”
A muse and a storyteller, as Hydie Humble sings her words are whisked into the ether as gently as they were delivered. “Barcelona” is less of a love tale and more of genuflection on love itself and the decisions we make when nothing else is on our mind.
Why We Like It: August Charles’ “Take Me Away”
On “Take Me Away,” August Charles offers a trade. Steal him away from his pain and in return he’ll borrow your ears and take your breath. Comprised only of a single piano and vocalist, Charles summons the energy of acts like John Legend and Elton John with the soulful punch of Marvin Gaye.
Why We Like It: Dewey Da Don’s “What It Feel Like”
Popular advice for any writer is to “show not tell.” On “What it Feel Like,” Dewey Da Don bodies the technique by rapping in a way that is felt more than heard. He punctuates each syllable with life experience and natural cadence.
