Dope-I-Mean, also known as Shambala Boy, is a versatile vocalist signed to the ADF music label, the home of Boutrous, Jovie Jovv, and Groovy Jo. His ability to rap with a punchy shrap cadence or sing softly has seen him incorporate a number of melodic sounds into his pop-leaning music, as evidenced by his 2018 project Shambala. One of the most consistent ADF musicians with regards to releasing music, Dope-I-Mean teamed up with Boutrouss to produce the club anthem Smash
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East Mpaka London - Buruklyn Boyz Punchy Style Wins Over Fans
Buruklyn Boyz’ debut album has been long anticipated by hip hop fans. The charismatic duo are the de facto leaders of the Nairobi drill scene, a fact cemented by critical acclaim within Nairobi and beyond the Kenyan borders.
Ikigai EP - Phinoshey Questions 'Being' And Self
Phinoshey takes on this abstract and complicated question and shares some thoughts on it. Like a philosopher, the artist ends up giving sentiments that are cyclic and contradictory.
Jakk Quill Tells Of His Experiences By Weaponizing Irony
Lost In Motion is an ode dedicated to pointing out how the artist ,and many other people, are lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
REVIEW: On 'TRAPSTATION' Sabi Wu & Korb$ Capture the Essence of the 2nd Shrap Generation
Sabi Wu & Korb$’ recent joint project TRAPSTATION is an undeniably fun album. For some,it is a story of a youthful life in which the personas telling it have been pre-judged as troublesome. For others, it is a classic example of the 'spirit vs flesh' scenario. But the explosive content isn't a good place to start the discussion.
Wakadinali's Drill Themed "Victim's Of Madness" Challenge's Our Notions On Crime & Its Perpetrators
The title Victims of Madness, invites the audience to look at crime and criminals in a different way. What if we put ourselves in their shoes and saw their state of victimhood? Wakadinali in this album delve into the devilish details; what motivates crime? What are the effects of crime? How is society affected? How do police relate with the streets and how do gangs relate with each other? The album challenges the audience to look at crime in a more critical way.
Octopizzo's Afro Centered ‘Jungle Fever’ Leaves Fans Feverishly Obsessed
All in all, this is a cleverly written and well produced album from an artist who just less than two months ago, had four, yes four of his songs listed for consideration for the annual 63rd Grammy Academy Awards. His unique style and deliberate cultivation of the East African sound is highly rated and incredibly artistic. As I said before I am feverishly obsessed by this project.
M. Rumbi Shows There's More To Love, Life and His sound On "Not All That"
All in all, this is not your average hiphop project. It is an alternative sound that requires an open and attentive ear. The rapper may be reminiscent of a young version of J.Cole - not that I'm making a comparison. And I won't get ahead of myself here - but the way in which he is deliberately differentiating his sound and placing an emphasis on lyricism, one could not help but be reminded.