Listening to Amara Fe’s new album, "SHIFT," is a bit like finding a perfectly preserved suit of medieval armor that’s been custom-tailored by a high-fashion house. It is formidable, gleaming, and entirely without apology. Across the sprawling landscape of its 24 tracks, Fe builds a monument to self-belief so solid it could probably withstand a siege. There is no room for doubt in this...

Simply by seeing the way in which he composes a song, it is possible to deduce that he is one of the greatest rappers to have ever lived. To be more specific, who are we talking about? That's correct; "Fold" is the title of the latest track that was released by British rapper D'vonti. While singing about his doubts about his music career, the new song...