“Some songs have come to stay forever in their music scene and “Nubian Woman” is a representative example. Catchy lyrical vocals are combined with mind-blowing Hip-Hop loops in a way that attracts every kind of listener. Old-school style with own attitude and self-expression.”
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“The Hip-Hop duo “Loxy & Ink” strike hard with endless creativity and some blazing rhymes. A dynamic tune, which will drive you back and forth in time is ready to shake your head. Adjust the volume higher, hit “play” and feel the adrenaline rush!”
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Stalwarts of the drum & bass scene for nearly three decades, London duo Loxy & Ink open up their 2022 account with a new single ‘Spray Trains Of Thought’.
The UK breakbeat pioneers have racked up an arsenal of releases for breakthrough labels such as Metalheadz, Hospital Records and Renegade Hardware, as well as their own Cylon Recordings and Architecture Recordings imprints. Their sounds have been brought to countless dancefloors around the globe, and the pair have held down residencies at pivotal nights such as Metalheadz Blue Note sessions, Fabio & Bukem’s Speed and Renegade Hardware’s parties at The End.
Having already flexed their hip-hop credentials on last year’s ‘Manifested Visions’ on R&S, the duo return with another blazing lyrical delivery and raw production. Drawing upon their influences from artists like KRS One, Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, NAS and Mobb Deep, ‘Spray Trains Of Thought’ hits hard, as astute rhymes come thick and fast over tenacious beats and brooding horn blasts, proving that Loxy & Ink have the versatility to work across genres with ease and always deliver some serious musical heat!
Accompanying track ‘Channel’ find Ink and Loxy back in familiar break beat territory, as they team up with regular collaborator, the Finish producer Resound, for a textbook heavy stepper. Innovative breaks and throbbing bass frequencies hurtle forward at breakneck speed, with its vocal elements providing the warmth and soul in this smouldering production.
‘Spray Trains Of Thoughts’ by Loxy & Ink is available on R&S Records from 13th May 2022.
“For those who seek something different than usual, "JTL" makes a step forward with his style and Hip-Hop sound. In this melancholic single, self-evaluation and strict inner criticism play the leading role and obviously form a lower profile.”
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A sad yet inspiring kind of song. Everyone has those moments or situations in life where they forget to have self love or doubt themselves. This song is about pressing through even when things don't seem to go the way you would expect them to
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“A chic text, a beautiful hip-hop melody, a fairly calm rhythm and a very bright and unexpected atmosphere. Like a tide off the shores of extraterrestrial oceans, in the waters of which lonely, white dolphins wander. Great sound contrast! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Шикарный текст, красивая мелодия Hip-Hop, достаточно спокойный ритм и очень яркая и неожиданная атмосфера. Словно прилив у берегов внеземных океанов, в водах которых блуждают одинокие, белые дельфины. Великолепный звуковой контраст!”
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“The latest single from the polyvalent artist Kid Travis shows an undeniable evolution and that he’s very comfortable mixing different genres. And he does that with extreme naturalness, everything just comes together in “By the Way” – an alternative indie-pop song with catchy rhythms and guitars and driven bassline that simply oozes with good energy.”
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“Living, like a sip of the holy source, music in the Neo-Soul genre and so sensual in the framework of the chosen style. There is no point in talking about the phenomena of vocals -leisureville- - this is a real diamond in your collection. All you need, you will hear in the lyrical lines. And nothing more. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Живая, как глоток святого источника музыка в жанре Neo-Soul и такая чувственная в рамках выбранного стиля. О феноменальности вокала -Leisureville- нет смысла говорить – это настоящий бриллиант в вашей коллекции. Всё, что вам нужно, вы услышите в лирических строках. И ничего лишнего.”
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“Kick it back with a track that employs contrast in a skillful and captivating manner. Mellow, lo-fi vibes and beats with repetitive waterdrop chords, old-school vocal chop hooks, trippy sound effects juxtaposing super dynamic rap flows that portray the streets and the ambition to raise above all in most convincing way.”
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Artist said about this track:
"This track is about growing up in Jersey and the people who helped me get to where I am today. Everything in this world is about building connections and I've been blessed to come into contact and work with some amazing creatives across the world. This track alone has a featured artist who is based in Atlanta and a young producer out of Germany. In this era of time distance is no longer an issue in order to create something amazing. I strive to be the best person I can and use music as a way of expression and to speak my truth in this world."
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“In -jonnychang is a very charismatic voice, its timbre and the specific manner of reading are recognized instantly. Add here the Old-School Hip-Hop rhythm, excellent work with seven-wrapps and in front of you will decorate any of your evening. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“У -jonnychang- очень харизматичный голос, его тембр и специфическая манера читки узнаются мгновенно. Прибавьте сюда ритм Old-school Hip-Hop, отличную работу с семплами и перед вами трек, который украсит любой из ваших вечером.”
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YOU is about leaving home for the real world. It is the 2nd song from jonnychang’s latest EP “The Weather Inside.”
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“Professionalism in writing the text is felt even with an inexperienced hearing and no questions are any questions that you have a real hit in the HIP-Hop genre! The rhythm and the manner of presenting their vocals do not leave any chances for competitors. If, of course, they have -cozy fr- have. What we sincerely doubt. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Профессионализм в написании текста чувствуется даже неопытным слухом и уже не возникает никаких вопросов, что перед вами настоящий хит в жанре Hip-Hop! Ритм и манера подачи своего вокала не оставляют никаких шансов конкурентам. Если они, конечно, у -Cozy Fr- есть. В чём мы искренне сомневаемся.”
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““I don’t wanna sound mainstream” is the outright statement with which this track kicks in and its main hook - and indeed there’s a fresh feel about it while at the same time it keeps lots of those good ingredients you’d come to expect from a solid hip-hop production of these days. The Eska seems to be an artist whose promise to catch that “big wind”will come true.”
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The song kicks off with a cinematic introduction, which has a bit of a dark mood to it, but it is far from being gloomy. On the contrary, it has a mysterious weight to it, which serves as a perfect way to launch the song. Soon after, a spoken word segment chimes in, highlighting the artist’s willingness to communicate a stronger message with his lyrics from the get-go. At about 23 seconds in, the main beat blasts in, adding a massive dose of low-end and energy to the mix, but without missing out on the atmospheric sounds that made the beginning so special.
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