Man, I haven't listened to British hip-hop in so long. It's amazing to know that the scene is still very much thriving out there. I came across this on a blog called UK All Day, which I'm definitely going to bookmark in order to try and get back into Brit-hop. There's just something so likable and earnest about a lot of the underground stuff - and, in a way, it's understandable when you think how much more they have to prove themselves as opposed to U.S. rappers.
Smiler has a really cool sound to him. He's obviously influenced by some of the more commercial U.S. stuff, but there's enough grit in both his vocals and his delivery to make it a strong number in its own original right. The guest verse, by an MC called Smart, is also worth checking out - it's passionately delivered and quite clever in its flow and lyrics. It's definitely worth checking out for any fan of hip-hop, especially those with an interest with what's happening in the U.K.
FINAL RATING (/10): 7.5
Here's the video. See what you think!
x
David
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