As we tumble via the third week of September, forward of blockbuster releases due within the upcoming weeks from Doja Cat (Scarlet) and Drake (For All of the Canines), we’ve got an awesome mix of hip-hop and R&B to showcase for this version of Contemporary Picks led by Denzel Curry, Sleepy Hallow, Kaash Paige, Cleo Sol, and Scar Lip.
Don’t overlook to share the wealth and take a look at our September Contemporary Picks (to date) within the Spotify playlist, linked beneath.
Sleepy Hallow feat. Doechii, “Nervousness”
Contemporary off his new venture, Boy Meets World, Sleepy Hallow paddles into the world of psychological well being and offers followers an in-depth have a look at his vulnerabilities. On “Nervousness,” Sleepy denounces fame and the way inescapable his demons genuinely are. With TDE breakout artist Doechii enlisted for hook duties, the Brooklyn dynamo is open about how his thoughts performs methods on him and the way he goals to rebound from his psychological anguish.
Kaash Paige, “SKITZO”
Embracing the “Beast Mode” part of her profession, Paige’s confidence is sky-high as she stiff-arms romance with punchy taunts like, “Dangerous b–ches wanna name/ I don’t have to fall in love.” Paige’s bravado on “SKITZO” is a nice change for the melodic wunderkind, who first discovered her footing with lovelorn anthems like “Love Songs” and “Soul Ties.”
ScarLip, “No Statements”
New York is having fun with a golden age of girls rappers as Ice Spice, Lola Brooke, and Woman London have brought about tremors in hip-hop with their respective wins. Earlier this yr, ScarLip entered the dialog along with her Tri-State scorcher “This Is New York,” incomes co-signs from Swizz Beatz, Snoop Dogg, and Shaq. Now, with a significant label deal in tow, Scar Lip isn’t resting on her laurels as she returns with “No Statements.” Scar willingly serves up snitches on a platter, lambasting any chatter or affiliation with the police, rapping: “I’m from a spot the place we don’t do no rapping.”
Denzel Curry feat. Kenny Mason, “SKED”
The lyrical twosome of Curry and Mason are a potent mixture after they spar collectively on the Charlie Warmth-produced music “SKED.” Curry scripts a catchy hook anchored by paranoia, rapping about sleeping with a Glock by his mattress. Whereas the refrain is menacing, the Florida MC injects extra worry along with his punishing verse, namedropping Invoice Cosby, Jesus, and Bruce Lee. Mason has an equally spectacular displaying, boasting about how his gun is available in totally different equipment.
Cleo Sol, “Miss Romantic”
On Friday (Sept. 15), U.Ok. singer Cleo Soul returned with Heaven, marking her third album in 4 years. By way of the nine-track effort, her soul-stirring takes on love, motherhood and self-assurance ring true. “Airplane” is a standout, because the ethereal music packs resiliency, encouraging the significance of going through adversity head-on, whereas “Miss Romantic” presents an trustworthy self-talk about overcoming a damaged romance.