“Cherry Trish”, Unk Da Chef's most recent song, marks his return. His reputation as one of the most genuine voices in hip hop is further cemented by this record, which exemplifies his distinctive fusion of honesty and flexibility. The track highlights the resilience and struggles that make Unk's music relatable, celebrating both the grind and the triumphs. Check out Unk Da Chef’s new hit single “Cherry Trish” out now on YouTube and be sure to follow him on social media for his latest releases.
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From Broward County Florida to Niagara Falls, Canada. BbyKartier on the rise from the streets of southern Ontario making a name for himself in the rap game. With 3 mixtapes and 4 Eps, Kartier has definitely proven himself he’s ready for the big league with his first mixtape “Tricks & Potions”. Kartier started out with a heavy melodic sound catching various listeners dropping an EP “Kartier volume 1-4” and 2 other mixtapes with his most recent “Black Religion 2”. Make sure you look out for his new hit single “Gotham City” dropping January 3rd, which is now available in stores for pre-order.
"Stay A While" draws inspiration from Roy Orbison's timeless sound. Can you share what inspired you to create a modern take on that style?
For the longest time, every time I hear “All I need to do is Dream” I fall in love a little deeper. There’s something so straight up about his style, like it’s so tidy, but he also has this eariness in his songs and he somehow manages to make major scales sound minor. Songs from this era and style always carry a heaviness to their romance, like a wistfulness and sometimes a creepiness that I love.I don’t think I even scratched the surface of touching that mood, but I wanted to try as a homage. There’s something so sweet about a 60’s love tune.
The animation in the "Stay A While" video is both vibrant and nostalgic. What was your creative process for conceptualizing and bringing this visual concept to life?
I’m into 3D scans of random things and I also have an affinity for sparkly things (like a bird). I wanted to use a wire frame animation technique on 3D renders of my partner and myself, and just have us hanging out, exploding and morphing through the track. I used Luma3D to capture the 3D map for us and then applied a few different generative systems to the surface area through Touchdesigner. I wanted it to be pretty but in a sci-fi ’70s futuristic way.
You mention that love is "eternal" and ever-changing. How do these ideas resonate through the lyrics and visuals of "Stay A While"?
Everything in life is in a constant state of flux and that’s just the nature of existence. On an experiential and physical level, time is chronological and steadfast in forward motion, but in our memories and external to our perceived constructs of time, everything is very relative and non-linear (à la Einstein’s Theory of Relativity). Certain moments in life can play on repeat forever in our memories, like a favourite song, and be such a large element of who we are. And it’s not determined by time. And as relationships change over time, and sometimes come to an end, it doesn’t diminish its existence. It still happened. I’m confidently uncertain about everything concerning space and time dynamics and the general state of everything (because it’s all very weird), but it makes sense to me that time is cyclical and somewhere on multitudes of timelines, there are versions of each of us experiencing things for the first time and last time and those experiences are forever woven in the fabric of time and space.
Your work has received acclaim from platforms like Pigeons and Planes and The Fader. How has this recognition influenced your musical journey?
I’ve learned to not let it define me or let it validate me. I used to be so invested in that stuff and it hindered me as an artist and also crippled my self-worth if something wasn’t received how I hoped or when the hype died down from a release I’d feel so weird and desperate for validation. I was dependent on the reassurance (which was never enough) and I would get so down when I didn’t get it. I’ve levelled out my perception of that stuff and erased my expectations. I am still very appreciative of media support, but I’ve learnt to take it with a grain of salt cos it’s the music biz is a fickle game and it’s no good to focus on things I can’t control. I’m now very much focused on remaining true to my intuition and letting that authenticity guide my creative process or else I’ll become an insecure, contrived version of myself and that sounds miserable.
You’ve collaborated with renowned acts like Funkstörung and Joelistics. How have these experiences shaped your music and creative approach?
I’m stubbornly independent/introverted with my creativity these days, but it’s good for me to get out of my own head and share the process with someone else. Collaborating can be so fun and other ideas people bring to the table nurture new creative growth and strange concepts in me that I wouldn’t have thought of without them. I want to collaborate with more artists eventually but I’m also picky with who I work with. I need to feel really comfortable to be creative and if the vibes off, I can’t do it. They gotta match my freak.
What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from "Stay A While" and the Bluetooth Breakdown EP as a whole?
I hope that it provides a breath of positive distraction and reminds people of the good things we have. The experiences I had while making this EP were the most difficult I’ve ever faced, but I wanted to make a sweet record of that time, focusing on the lighter things so I didn’t sink into the heavy.
From an aerial view, we’re existing within the grossest, sweaty grip of cruel economic structures governed by complete dickheads who are casually committing devastating war crimes to preserve imperial hegemony while the planet is getting cooked.
Watching the murder and displacement of the Palestinian people driven by the arthritic backbone of colonialism fueled with Islamaphobia and racism is so fucked up. The systemic complicity and investment in this cruelty has broken any trust I had in the world’s moral structure. And explaining to my daughter that people in power don’t always have their heart in the right place was hard.
It’s a shit show and it’s important not to ignore those realities, but it’s important to acknowledge the antithetical realities as well and the ways that fall in your favour. Give yourself a break and recognise your own strength through personal hardships. Amidst the chaos is a beautiful world and appreciating the simple things we often take for granted is what keeps us from drowning.
A genre-defying collaboration that unites legendary voices, proving the timeless power of music. Rock guitar legend Billy Morrison is set to make waves with two electrifying releases featuring hip-hop’s most iconic voices. On December 13, 2024, Morrison drops “Phenomenon”, his hard-hitting single and video collaboration with rap pioneers Cypress Hill, alongside the video release for “Just Like a Movie”, his explosive track from The Morrison Project—a bold fusion of rock and hip-hop that celebrates the power of legendary artistry, featuring the legendary rapper DMC of Run-DMC.
“Phenomenon” highlights Morrison’s longtime friendship and creative bond with Cypress Hill’s B-Real and Sen Dog. Recorded in Cypress Hill’s studio, the track blends Morrison’s signature guitar riffs with the unmistakable vocal power of the rap legends. The accompanying video takes it up a notch, featuring lasers, bouncing low riders, and the gritty West Coast energy that Cypress Hill is known for.
“When I got the call from Billy I was excited about this collaboration! We’ve known each other for many years, shared many stages and we built up a friendship and chemistry throughout the years. So when the call came, I was in! It was killer being able to work on this project and we are stoked with how the track and the video came out,” says B-REAL of Cypress Hill.
Meanwhile, Morrison’s video for “Just Like a Movie” captures the magic of his collaboration with DMC, a founding figure of hip hop and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Shot on the streets of Brooklyn, the video brings the track to life with its raw, cinematic visuals, paying homage to hip-hop’s roots and Morrison’s genre-blurring vision.
“Collaborating with Billy has been a very motivating experience. I’ve performed with him many times and he’s a great musician, musical director, and teacher. I was a little nervous when he asked me to be on a song for his new album”, says DMC.
Fans of both rock & hip-hop can expect nothing but the best from these two releases. With Morrison’s unparalleled talent and the iconic voices of Cypress Hill and DMC, “Phenomenon” and “Just Like a Movie” are sure to make waves in the music industry. So mark your calendars for December 13, 2024, and get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of rock and rap. “Phenomenon” and “Just Like a Movie” are available now on all major streaming platforms.
Step into the cinematic world of “One Of A Kind”, a gripping secret agent story brought to life by pop-rap innovator Star2 and Thai superstar SPRITE.The music video follows SPRITE and Star2 as they take on the roles of stealthy operatives hired by a rich businessman to free his kidnapped daughter from shadowy captors. Dressed in tactical ninja attire that fuses street style with spycraft, they engage in a high stakes mission to track down their targets and bring the daughter to safety. Their daring escape unfolds on a longboat gliding through Bangkok’s iconic Chao Phraya River. SPRITE displays his rap talent and rapid-fire lyrics. Star2 complements him with his emotional delivery and trademark melodic style. Beyond the action packed visuals, their collaboration weaves a poignant narrative that reflects on shared struggles with poverty, early age responsibilities, and the challenges of rising to fame.
Star2, a fan of SPRITE, reached out to collaborate after releasing a single with Luh Kel called “I Wanna Get F’d Up” - coincidentally, SPRITE’s favorite artist since Luh Kel’s hit song “Wrong” - leading to an introduction and, as fate would have it, a collaboration in Thailand where the trio filmed “Where Would You Go?” (out on January 17, 2025), while Star2 and SPRITE also created “One of a Kind”.
Philadelphia rapper YOUWIN announces the release of his fourth official mixtape, Smoking Inside, arriving nearly a year after his compilation No Songs Just Thoughts. Drawing inspiration from iconic films such as Old Boy and Hellraiser and featuring production from YOUWIN's collaborators DJ Knick and Alexander Azar, Smoking Inside is cinematic at heart. This mixtape isn't just about the party, but also the consequences and introspections of the morning after. YOUWIN explains, "I feel like right now nobody really cares about albums, and everybody is putting out these bloated projects full of nothing. I wanted to keep Smoking Inside at six songs so you pay attention and listen to the whole thing, no skips." Previous releases include the mixtapes Eden and Hedonist (streaming on all major platforms), as well as visuals for his latest singles “Voyeur” and “Ode To A Boy”.
