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SONDER - INTO
The R& B trio known as Sonder just dropped their debut EP, "Into" and it was everything we expected (+ more) from vocalist Brent Faiyaz and producers Atu & Dpat. Wavering between soulful and sombre, Brent Faiyaz does an impressive job at setting the mood and harmonizing with the melancholic production that dominates most of the 7 tracks. Overall "Into" has a nice ambience and is 10/10.
Follow the trio on IG + Twitter @sonder and click their album to the left to stream "Into" on SoundCloud.
#ON REPEAT: Too Fast + Care + Feel
"Into is a reflection of shit that my ego won't allow me to speak on in everyday conversation. It's everything from relationships with women and family to living too fast." - Brent Faiyaz (via Fader Interview)
STORMZY - GANG SIGNS AND PRAYER
The 6-foot-5, South London grime rapper has proven to fit those big boots just perfectly with his debut EP, "Gang Signs and Prayer". The entire album is extremely well thought out and reveals the 23 year old to be a multidimensional artist with more to him than just gristly bars & catchy chorus'. Being beyond transparent, Stormzy touches on religion, love, family, fame and mental illness, across the 16-tracks showcasing the many sides of himself through his lyrics and production style, that bounces from Rap to R&B to Gospel.
Follow Stormzy on IG + Twitter @stormzy1 and click his album to the left to stream "Gang Signs and Prayer" on SoundCloud.
#ON REPEAT: Velvet + First Things First + Blinded By Your Grace, Pt.1 & Pt.2
SYD- FIN
Syd fulfilled all of our needs with her debut solo EP, "Fin". The previous Odd Future producer and current The Internet member has truly come into her own and it shows through her seductive cockiness and effortless delivery across the 12 track project. Meshing Neo-Soul with R&B, while casually rapping a few bars when the beat hits right; Syd's impressive wordplay combined with her ethereal vocals has proven that this is far from the "Fin" for the multi-dimensional singer, songwriter, and producer.
Follow Syd on IG + Twitter @internetsyd and click her album on the left to stream "Fin" on SoundCloud.
#ON REPEAT: Over, Dollar Bills, Know, Nothin to Somethin