NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT | 31.01.22

31 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.

NIGO & A$AP ROCKY – “ARYA”

Nigo marks his return to the studio with “ARYA”, bringing A-list rapper A$AP Rocky on board for assistance. The track, which forms part of the multihyphenate’s forthcoming album “I Know Nigo”, combines A$AP Rocky’s sharp lyricism with delicate keys and heavy bass drums.

DENZEL CURRY – “WALKIN”

Following the announcement of his upcoming album, “Melt My Eyez See Your Future”, Denzel Curry releases “Walkin”. The track sees the rapper’s sharp lyricism — in which he reflects upon the difficulties faced in daily life — combined with upbeat instrumentals and serene vocals.

BENNY THE BUTCHER & J. COLE – "JOHNNY P'S CADDY"

Benny The Butcher and J. Cole partner to create “Johnny P’s Caddy”, with the track forming part of the Griselda rapper’s forthcoming project, "Tana Talk 4". The single sees both artists trade verses against a relaxing instrumental produced by The Alchemist.

GUCCI MANE – “RUMORS (FEAT. LIL DURK)”

Gucci Mane and Lil Durk partner with “Rumors”, marking their first project since 2014’s “War Wit Us (Remix)”. The track sees both rappers deliver gritty verses aimed at brushing off rumours, with an ominous and fast-paced instrumental used as the backdrop.

SHINICHI ATOBE – “LOVE OF PLASTIC”

With Shinichi Atobe’s latest project, titled “Love of Plastic”, the elusive artist showcases his multi-faceted approach to production. Across the 9-track project, Atobe weaves together elements of melodic house, deep techno and dub to create a complex patchwork of sounds.