NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT | 28.03.22

28 March 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 - "I KNOW NIGO!"

Nigo marks the end of his two-decade long break from music with “I Know Nigo”. The 11-track album is brimming with appearances from hip-hop’s frontrunners, with verses from Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky and Pusha T, to name a few.

PHIFE DAWG - "FOREVER"

Phife Dawg’s posthumous album, “Forever”, showcases the late rapper’s soulful and poetic approach to hip-hop. The project, which covers 13 tracks in total, features appearances from fellow hip-hop legends, with guest verses from Q-Tip, Redman and Busta Rhymes.

DENZEL CURRY - "MELT MY EYEZ SEE YOUR FUTURE"

With Denzel Curry’s latest album, “Melt My Eyez See Your Future”, the South Florida rapper takes an introspective approach to rap music. The 14-track project sees Curry deliver verses over a variety of backdrops, ranging from laidback, piano-driven beats to more visceral, drum and bass-inspired instrumentals.

CROATIAN AMOR - "REMEMBER RAINBOW BRIDGE"

Croatian Amor’s latest release on Posh Isolation, “Remember Rainbow Bridge”, is conceptualised around the delicate metamorphosis as youth trips into maturity. Honing in on that idea, the 8-track project plays with the juxtaposition of highs and lows, tapping into a myriad of electronic influences in an intricate and textured manner.

LEON VYNEHALL - "FABRIC PRESENTS LEON VYNEHALL (MIXED)"

Ahead of his live show and curated line-up at Fabric in April, Leon Vynehall shares his debut in the legendary fabric presents series. The 33-track compilation represents a dynamic sonic exploration, weaving together a multitude of genres in a cohesive, club-focused manner.