East London Rapper Master S BTB Brings Old-School Groove to the 9-5 Struggle In "Overtime" In his latest single "Overtime," Walthamstow's Master S BTB tackles the relentless cycle of working life, painting a raw picture of the 9-5 grind bleeding into the 5-9 hustle. The track rides on mellow jazz production that gives space for S's direct, purposeful flow to take centre stage. The veteran East London...

By eliminating potential sources of distraction, he succeeded in his goal of making this song compelling and interesting. The new single "Cherry," featuring the seductive singing of French vocalist Kenri Louis, is the fruit of his labor. The audience is more likely to be transported into another world when listening to music that mixes sensuality and captivating vocals. That's the song's first redeeming feature. Deep understanding is...