New Music Spotlight | 02.08.21

2 August 2021

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.

SKEPTA - "ALL IN"

Sharing a brand new EP, Skepta drops "All In" - a five track selection brimming with the London rapper's trademark confidence and braggadocious attitude. Featuring Kid Cudi and J. Balvin, the Boy Better Know stalwart continues to reign supreme across UK hip-hop with this short but sweet offering.

ISAIAH RASHAD - "THE HOUSE IS BURNING"

His first album in five years, Isaiah Rashad's "The House Is Burning" is the perfect re-introduction to modern rap fans. Produced by none other than Kenny Beats, Rashad proves that he is ready to dominate the hip-hop world with his versatile approach.

BLACK MARBLE - "SOMEWHERE"

Serving up a charming slice of modern synth pop, Black Marble teases his upcoming fourth album "Fast Idol" with "Somewhere". A fast-paced and upbeat track powered by lo-fi drum machine rhythms and interwoven melodies, Chris Stewart's hazy vocals continue to deliver catchy refrains and earworm lyrics.

BOLDY JAMES & THE ALCHEMIST - "DRUG ZONE"

The second single teasing their upcoming collaborative album "Bo James", Boldy James & The Alchemist return with the hard-hitting "Drug Zone". Documenting street life, James continues to offer a dark insight into America, set against The Alchemist's uneasy and forboding beats.

GROUPER - "UNCLEAN MIND"

Presenting "Unclean Mind", singer-songwriter Grouper dives further into her introverted and confessional world. A quiet and melancholic slice of ghostly acoustic guitar and reverb drenched vocals, Liz Harris continues to find solace in musical contemplation and heartbreaking harmonies.