![]() It’s soulful with a lot of jazz in the structure, a love song of sorts with a gospel lean from producer Nic Martin who throws in waves of horns that bounce off handclaps and soft skittering drums for Baro and his guests to play around with. Melbourne rapper Baro was clearly so inspired by Chance the Rapper that he went and made the best Chance the Rapper track that doesn’t feature Chance the Rapper. ![]() Staples is always exciting to listen to, and his elastic flow sounds right at home over this production, matching the tone with a furious urgency that, although not really reaching the depth of Summertime ’06, is another solid collaboration from the two artists. If Clams Casino gave this fast-flowing, cloudy beat to anyone but Vince Staples it would have never had the explosive energy which the young Long Beach emcee brings. Vince Staples – All Niteįurther Listening: “A Breathe Away (Feat. ![]() The blissful pop is loud and Rihanna’s performance packs a punch, performing a duet with a screeching guitar that is soft and sensual but full of a forceful energy, showing off the strength behind that stunning voice which only seems to get better with age. Rihanna – Kiss It Betterįurther Listening: “Needed Me”, “Work”, “Consideration (Feat SZA)”ĪNTI may not be Rihanna’s absolute best offering, but “Kiss It Better” is certainly one of her most well-rounded singles to date. Ngaiire plays Splendour in the Grass this month – find out where you can be seeing her gig, HERE. Her excellent, emotional album Blastoma is full of quality moments like this, but this high-flying soulful number is most definitely a highlight, fitting nicely onto an R&B playlist, though stretching far beyond genre. On “I Wear Black”, her vocals drip over a simple, addictive pattern, keeping electronics restrained in the background but still kicking enough the give the beat some colour. Sydney artist Ngaiire is at her best when she’s given ample room to let that gorgeous voice soar. Ngaiire – I Wear Blackįurther Listening: “I Can’t Hear God Anymore” It’s the impassioned “16 Shots” that is the superior track here though, a necessary showing of a young, hungry emcee that is determined to rise above mediocrity and really make his mark on the game, navigating his way around a track that settles for a happy medium between substance and style. It seems the hip hop world almost counted him out until he dropped his latest mixtape, coming out swinging by channeling brutal introspection and frustration, best heard on the tape’s eyebrow-raising title track. ![]() Personal troubles have stunted the young Chicago rapper’s potential in previous years and even though “U Mad?” made a sizable impact, Mensa could never quite capitalise on any success. Vic Mensa – 16 Shotsįurther Listening: “There’s A Lot Going On”, “Dynasty” The sparse, skittering jam has a dark, moody vibe which proves perfect for PND and guest Drake to navigate with sincere laments on the space between two lovers, effective and lonely over the twinkling keys and faint, eery jazz that hold the production together. I was ready to write PND straight off when I heard the horrendous “With You” from Drake’s Views, but “Come and See Me” is proving difficult to resist. Who knew that behind all those vocal effects hid a superb voice that drips with the kind of poignancy many singers could only dream of. PARTYNEXTDOOR Feat Drake – Come and See Me (Remix)įurther Listening: “Like Dat (Feat Jeremih & Lil’ Wayne)” Note that we’ve tried to ensure no artist appears more than twice (unless a featuring artist).ĥ0. Now that we’re into the second half of 2016, it’s time to reflect on the best… We’ve also seen emerging talents like Gallant and Joyner Lucas, comebacks from Fat Joe and Maxwell, and some homegrown heaters by Baro, Manu Crook$, and A.B Original – the duo of Briggs and Trials. Paak and dvsn have fleshed out what has been a very strong six months for hip hop and R&B. High profile releases from the likes of Kanye, Drake, and Beyoncé, plus show-stealers from Chance the Rapper, Skepta, Anderson.
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