"Mase J: Derby's Storm in a Rhyme Vesse Mase J has carved out a niche for himself as Derby's most recognised alternative rap musician, despite the city's rich musical history. His music is as unabashedly distinct as it is appealing, embodying the spirit of a maverick and the force of a roiling storm. Mase J has continued the popularity of his early releases after receiving high marks...

JNabe catches the bruised neon light of a late-night club beautifully on "Respect Her Bag", delivering a hypnotic shift in tempo and perspective. The Kansas City native creates a distinctly tropical friction here, pulling threads of American Dancehall, R&B, and Reggaeton into a tight, swaying groove. https://open.spotify.com/album/0do6LhVCOx38p7zK48s6GY?si=gZAi6YpaTmGqYIH8PhP_EQ It rolls on a bouncy, syncopated pulse. A driving low-end foundation locks perfectly into bright, repetitive melodic phrasing. Featuring...