Think Fab meets Jadakiss meets J. Cole as 90’s era boom bap lines collide with modern day sonic vibrations. Seamlessly bridging the generational gap, this is what evolved rap sounds like. Abel is an Ethiopian-born and DMV-bred recording artist. An MC’s MC and a throwback to the era of bars and lyricism, Abel’s 90’s influence is apparent immediately, yet is refreshingly complemented by a contemporary flow and delivery. Substantive, conscious, thought provoking rap served over soulful instrumentals. No cursing or negative imagery. Just timeless, uplifting rap music that feeds the soul. Packed full of punchlines, word play, flow patterns, cadence, delivery styles and alliteration, Abel’s versatility and range are limitless. Employing the recording style of Jay-Z and Biggie, Abel prides himself on never writing down rhymes. All of his music is created and recorded in a stream of consciousness in the moment. Abel has been releasing music at a furious pace in 2020 having dropped 3 EPs and several standout singles. From R&B laced bangers like “Jaded”, “No Brainer” and “Seasons” to a punchline onslaught on “Salute”to the summertime rhythm of “Vibes” or the faith-based “We On 1“, real hip hop heads are sure to get goosebumps from the first […]
EPIC HIP HOP DROP OF THE WEEK: KAYA KENYATTA – WALK ME BACK IN THE E
International Hip Hop Artist KAYA KENYATTA shared the official music video for ‘Walk Me Back in the E’ on October 7. Directed, edited, written and produced by Kenyatta himself, the clip / short film takes the viewer on a psychedelic trip reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland and The Hangover. ‘Walk Me Back in the E’ is the third single from Kenyatta’s soon to be released EP, A Smudge on the Collective Unconscious. The Single follows the no-holds barred Time Ain’t Up (2017) and thought provoking Voices (2018). ‘The new single Walk Me Back in the E is essentially about one of those random moments when you meet a girl on a night out and just have an instant connection. The song describes the intoxicating effect / feeling you have when you come across someone that you have that type of connection with as if it were a drug.’ (Kaya Kenyatta) Born in Leuven, Belgium to an English father and Belgian mother, Kenyatta grew up listening to 90s Hip Hop such as 2pac, Biggie, Immortal Technique, Dr. Dre and Snoop to name but a few, and one can ascertain that he sees lyrical content and flow to be as important as […]