NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT | 24.01.22

27 January 2022

Shining a light on some of the hottest new music to drop over the course of the past week, UrlfreezeShops select their top five musical moments for your listening pleasure.

2 CHAINZ – “POP MUSIC”

With 2 Chainz’s forthcoming album, “Dope Don’t Sell Itself”, set to release at the beginning of next month, the Atlanta rapper marks the announcement with “Pop Music”. The track sees Moneybagg Yo and BeatKing brought on board, with the trio’s gritty vocals combined with an energetic, bass-heavy instrumental.

RALFY THE PLUG – “PASTOR RALFY 2”

Ralfy The Plug marks his first release of 2022 — and the debut instalment of his monthly mixtape projects — with “Pastor Ralfy 2”. The 22-track piece sees features from the Los Angeles-based rapper’s late brother, Drakeo the Ruler — who he also tributes with the mixtape’s artwork — as well as Young Slo-Be, Peezy and Cask Kidd.

YOUNG T & BUGSEY – "TRUTH BE TOLD"

Young T & Bugsey release their sophomore album, “Truth Be Told”: a seamless fusion of afroswing and US-inspired trap. Across the 15-track project, the Nottingham-based duo trade verses with an array of British artists, with Aitch, M Huncho and Nafe Smallz brought on board.

DJ PYTHON – “CLUB SENTIMIENTOS VOl. 2”

With DJ Python’s latest EP, “Club Sentimientos Vol. 2”, the New York-based producer delves deeper into his ethereal and atmospheric sound. The three-track project sees the artist strike the perfect balance between stripped back and uplifting, combining warm and soothing synths with his signature, reggaetón-tinged rhythms.

BOY HARSHER – “THE RUNNER”

Boy Harsher’s latest album, titled “The Runner”, is produced to soundtrack the duo’s horror film of the same name. The eight-track piece mirrors the short film’s ominous tone, with eerie, cinematic instrumentals combined with Boy Harsher’s dark and atmospheric sound.