Huge thanks to Indi (some guy who hangs around these parts begging for spare change) for putting me onto this rather brilliant piece of homegrown hip-hop. Prior to this track, I had no familiarity with either Danso or Bramble, but I’ll be keeping an eye out on the basis of this excellent, emotionally-engaging effort.

With a gritty, realistic subject matter, Danso’s lyricism is a refreshingly open and honest view of an uneasy life that makes for incredibly captivating verses. When mixed in with the occasional with hints of forward-thinking hope, it makes this a superbly constructed track that accurately portrays an unfiltered view into Danso’s story.

The production is comprised of eerie, haunting keys alongside intense, ominous synth work that remove the need for elaborate percussion work by virtue of being such an engaging combination. The minimal percussion work that is included arrives right on time with an uprising of emotion in Danso’s verse, giving his passionate flows more depth. Throw in a wistful, brooding and hypnotising hook from Bramble and you’ve got a rather good all-rounder. The video is a nice fit for the audio, with industrial, real-life backdrops supplemented by monochromatics to enhance that dark, intense feel of the lyrics. Great work, and certainly worth a watch for the hip-hop heads.

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