[For Urbanology Magazine 2017 : http://urbanologymag.com/terminator-flexin/] When I pressed play on “Terminator” by Lil Yachty feat. A$AP Ferg, I felt like I was playing The Legend of Zelda. Built over a series of N64-era flute-lines, a barrage of vicious, distorted 808s cruise the soundscape, looking for little bits of snare and hi-hat to chew up and spit … Continue reading
[ For Urbanology Magazine 2016 http://urbanologymag.com/?p=11498 ] Earlier this month, Toronto rapper Gilla released a music video for “Pray for Me,” the first single from his newest project, Stay Solid 2 Part 2. The video shows Gilla and members of his Reps Up crew clad in all black, sipping Henny out of plastic cups and … Continue reading
[ For Urbanology Magazine 2016 http://urbanologymag.com/?p=11437 ] Rexdale rapper/producer, Nav, is on the come up. Speculations point to him being an XO-affiliate, and he’s earned many notable industry co-signs. On his new single, the artist paints muddy pictures of drug use and melancholia through woozy, atmospheric synths and flamboyant lyrics. It begins with a slippery … Continue reading
[ For Urbanology Magazine 2016 http://urbanologymag.com/?p=11298 ] This Halloween, north London grime veteran Skepta released two new songs. One called “No Security” (Halloween Sound) and the other called “Worst,” feat. south London emcees, Section Boyz. “No Security,” starts with an eerie bell loop which gives way to the song’s hook, which Skepta raps out like a … Continue reading
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