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Breadcouch – “Livin”

July 23, 2022

Anyone who is able to pull off an effective beat switch on a track with a runtime of two minutes and twelve seconds is one special individual; introducing: Breadcouch. The Texas natives most recent installment “Livin” is lyrically lighthearted with heavy hitting flows. “On Livin” in particular, Breadcouches delivery sounds like he just woke up but it works as a very effective tamber for his vox. That being said, we’ve been provided with a timeless track by the Couch of Bread and it will be very interesting to see where he goes with the next one, until then… Stream “Livin” on Spotify Stream “Livin” on SoundCloud breadcouch · livin

Kato Dox – “Gone”

May 27, 2016

Austin, Texas’ Kato Dox’ ambitious mindset is the thesis for his new single “Gone.”Dox analyzes his come-up’s causation and effects over some hard-hitting production.  He likens his sacrifices and desperation to his conviction in lines like “When God is asleep then the Devil listen, might sell my soul before i turn up missing.”  Kato is relentless behind the mic. His chanting chorus serves as a break from the rapid flows he serves up with each verse. The song takes the fun, care-free elements we often see in rap and couples them with some speculative and reflective commentary. These themes are mirrored in the production, which fuses the trap sound popular in today’s music with some jazzy trumpets. It’s like a conversation at a party that ends up getting deeper than you planned, but it’s great and you roll with it. Give it a listen below.

Orcales – Divination

July 30, 2014

There is something so satisfying about exploring the darker side of things. From Houston, Texas, Leroy Bella – monikered SINES – has released the Divination compilation, under the Oracles label. The compilation features a variety of artists that bring a heavier and hauntingly intriguing vibe. This album is not the type where I am going to break down each track one by one. The tracks, unique in their own way, makes the compilation just that: a product of previously separate items coming together to create something bigger. This one specifically inspires visions of dark alleyways strewn with faint, hazy light. One you would want to dance down. “As the influx of cross mutations of club music became more and more evident to catch the ears of party goers. I wanted to bring my take with a spin on it and see how it would do showcasing a label with predominately[...]