DYNASTY

Welcome to Dynasty! Here I'll be posting reviews of local artists in Australia as well as talking about some of your favourite international artists so be sure to check them out. I want you all to get involved here so feel free to share your thoughts on my content!

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We could change this whole world with a piano. Add a bass, some guitar, grab a beat and away we go.

Ed Sheeran (What Do I Know?)

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Mookhi - Lacunae

Mookhi is an electronic and hip hop artist from Sydney. She produces her own music. Her style of music is captivating and easy to listen. Some parts of her music are complex and others are simple. No matter what it is, it really captures my interest and I find it to be excellent music.

Lacunae is a completely electronic track and makes for some really interesting beats that can easily have you relaxed. It’s a great song honestly, being extremely easy to listen to. No lyrics, just electronic sounds and beats that overall creates a ridiculously chill track.

This song goes for 2 minutes and 49 seconds so it’s relatively short. That doesn’t matter though, it doesn’t take anything away from how good the track is. It’s still a great listen! 

There’s not much else to say about this electronic track. Definitely give it a listen, along with Mookhi’s other music. She’s got some great songs already so make sure to listen to them too if you’re interested!

Listen to Lacunae on SoundCloud right now at:

https://soundcloud.com/mookhi/lacunae

I do not own the picture, all credit goes to Mookhi for the LOST & FOUND album cover.

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When I met her in the club I asked her who she felt. Then she went and put that booty on that Gucci belt.

Chance the Rapper (DJ Khaled’s I’m the One feat. Lil Wayne, Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and Justin Bieber)

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Genesis Owusu - Goondocks//CBR Zoo

Genesis Owusu is an 18-year-old artist from Canberra, Australia and he’s got the potential to make it big.

He’s an incredibly young artist, and is already bringing out fire! This track, called Goondocks//CBR Zoo combines the genres of hip-hop and jazz. This is obviously an unlikely mix of two genres, and it is a bit strange. However, he made this combination sound great and it’s definitely something I haven’t really heard much of before. I can’t compare him to any other artists yet, and that’s a great thing for him. His unique style of music, especially in this track, shows that he can bring something new to the music industry.

The song starts off right away with some smooth jazz using the saxophone. He uses the saxophone on almost the entirety of the track, also including saxophone solos. The sax is used incredibly well and definitely supports the overall sound with Genesis rapping over it. The chorus of the song is hype! Then smoothly, it goes back into the dope beat with the saxophone and the flames. Basically, throughout this entirety of the song, you can just sit back, relax, and vibe.  

As a big fan of rap, hip-hop, and even jazz, I try not to be biased but honestly this is an excellent track and I want to hear more of what he’s got. It’s just incredibly refreshing to hear something new like this. Genesis could be a game changer in hip-hop and I’d recommend fans of the genre to follow him and his music.

Listen to this song on SoundCloud right now!

https://soundcloud.com/genesis-owusu/goondocks-cbr-zoo-prod-uv-anja

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Pick up the phone, pick up the phone. 'Cause all this loving needs a home.

Bruno Mars (Calling all my Lovelies)

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YOUNG MONKS - Bad Bad Freddy

YOUNG MONKS, a 5-person band from Canberra, Australia (yes there’s only four in the picture). These guys sure know how to write a hell of a song.

Bad Bad Freddy is their latest track and boy is it good! The quality of the music, vocals, production, and lyrics are all really tight. It also gives off a sweet, groovy vibe that reminds me of Twenty Øne Piløts and Sticky Fingers. 

Right from the beginning, you’ll already be moving your head to the music. And when it gets to the chorus, you’ll probably be moving your whole body. A lot of personality and energy defines this song, and something about it really captures my attention. This song is really easy to listen to, all thanks to the fantastic production. And i’m also going to add that it’s pretty catchy. After a few times listening to it, you might find yourself singing along.

This is a great song. From the the slick bass-line to the fresh, chill vocals, there’s plenty to love about it. Everything just works really well together to create an incredible vibe.

If you don’t know who these guys are yet, definitely give their music a listen and you won’t regret it. I for one am looking forward to what they’ll be making in the near future. Loving the tunes so far!

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I'm just like DeRozan. If I shoot it, it goes in.

Kyle (iSpy feat. Lil Yachty)

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Vera Blue - Private

Private marks a big change in Vera Blue and her early career in music. 

Vera mentioned that this is a song about fantasizing of someone you can’t have. Being a song with a lot of emotion and power, it’s a big statement to start her debut album with! Here I’d describe her as angry and frustrated, and it really shows in the way she sings as well as in the lyrics. 

“What’s wrong in reality feels so right in my fantasy. I just wanna make you feel good.” 

These are the lyrics for the chorus (both lines are repeated), and it ultimately shows off a lot in regards to what the song is about. As soon as the chorus starts, the song changes dramatically. From a soft and quite tone in the verses, accompanied by just a piano, the track then uses an electronic beat. I would also say the build-up into the chorus is really sudden, but it works pretty damn well! The electronic music works because of the aggressiveness in which Vera sings so it was well-fitted.

And the vocals? They’re great! It’s also recognisable if you’ve listened to her music before. The frustration and anger she shows in her vocals seem raw and suit the entire theme of the track perfectly.

Although this track is pretty short (going for less than two and a half minutes!), every moment is definitely worth the time to listen to. I also want to mention that this is the first single that has been revealed for her debut album, so she’s clearly starting off with a bang. I reckon she’s on the right track, and I’ll hope her album is a success. I would for sure recommend giving this song a listen!

All credit goes to Vera Blue for the single cover.

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Sippin' bubbly, feelin' lovely, livin' lovely. Just love me.

Zacari (Kendrick Lamar’s LOVE. feat. Zacari)

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SAFIA - My Love is Gone

If you’re from Canberra, you’ll probably recognise this electronica band and their debut album Internal. The song I’ll be talking about is My Love is Gone. 

This track starts with an instrumental with a theme that supports the music video and its setting, and then leads into the vocals of the first verse. I personally think the introduction is a little bit too lengthy at almost 30 seconds, but the rhythm of the upbeat nature was nice to listen to. 

Once the vocals come in, the song gets even better. SAFIA’s vocalist has a unique and distinctive voice. He does a great job setting the tone of this track with sincerity and makes the story of this track believable.

After almost three minutes into the track as the 2nd chorus finishes, the beat drops. The song smoothly transforms into a great dancing track that’s simply just enjoyable to listen to.

With a chill vibe, a catchy chorus, great vocals, and clean electronics, you might find yourself getting into SAFIA and their music. I would definitely recommend giving this track a listen!

All credit goes to SAFIA and Parlaphone Records for the album cover.