Inkke Returns to Form With 'FWDK Vol. 2'

This time last year, Inkke blew my mind with FWDK, Vol. 1, which he described as an "homage to Memphis rap," which isn't inaccurate. It was deep, at times dark, and very hypnotic, and about a calendar year later, he returns with the second volume, which is double the fun dark, and even more impressive.

It's hard to categorize what this release is. It could be a beat tape; there's a "here's my demo for those who need to hear my style" vibe in it, but tracks like "Crucifix" are fully-realized. I don't need to hear no emcee doing no rhymes over that. Other times, there are skits (with scratches from DJ Cloudo) that string the more macabre aspect of this beat tape together. It's 22 tracks of mesmerizing sound, and is no-doubt helping me get through the winter months.

You can stream FWDK, Vol. 2 in its entirety below, and cop it via Bandcamp.

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Boxed Turns Five With Massive 25-Track Compilation

When it comes to copping on sight in the grime world, nothing gets better than the Boxed collective. Something about their wave, which ranges from the more cloud-y fanciful sound to the more intense 8-bar madness, always gets me open. This Friday, Boxed is celebrating their fifth birthday at Bloc in London (cop tickets ASAP), and they put out a huge 25-track compilation, which you can grab for whatever you want to pay right now. Featured acts include Grandmixxer, Trends, Inkke, Gundamn Masro, and many more. Stream the full comp below and turn up via Bandcamp.

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Inkke Gets Dark and Moody On New Project, 'Faded With Da Kittens Vol. 1'

I don't know about you, but I'm a bit under the weather. That paired up with some chilly February weather has me wanting to stay in a hoodie and under the covers. Dark and gloomy status. It's times like this when I want to make sure I have the proper soundtrack for my turn down, and Inkke's surprise compilation, Faded With Da Kittens Vol. 1, perfectly matches my mood.

There's something about the blunted hip-hop influence in Inkke's sounds that always matches where my mind is at. This 11-track release feels like exactly what I'll be vibing to for the rest of this winter season. This cut "Slippin'" will be on repeat for the next half hour. The best part? It's available for whatever you want to pay. Grab this 11-tracker ASAP, trust. Stream the full release down below.

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