Stanisland Magazine

Intriguing previews from the rap duo’s upcoming album Austere bring a welcome twist in the UK hip-hop scene.

In anticipation of their highly awaited debut, Sindysman and Diminutive Arthur have released another single.

Taken from Austere, it serves as a glimpse of what’s to come, showcasing a significant enhancement of the duo’s talents.

What It Sounds Like

At one minute and twenty-two seconds long, it is a short composition, though full of atmospheric detail. Cataloguing events from the rapper’s past, Sindysman demonstrates his uncommon flow once again. Put together with a poetically malleable interpretation, I suppose only he can tell you what it is about.

Arthur’s production is on point once again, bordering on the genre codes of boom-bap and jazz-inspired rhythmic dispositions. Earthy in nature, its elemental theme continues; aurally linked to their last single Moon After Midnight, it incorporates many production tropes that reconfigure expectations for UK hip-hop.

Verdict

There is an interesting imbalance between the two artists. While the rapper’s flow often disrupts the typical energy presumed within the genre, it works well as a counterweight.

Diminutive’s placid, musical reflections greatly enhance this approach while also serving to attract a broader audience. The only critique is that it should be longer.

Overall, the two are a great combination and a tribute to the UK scene, making their upcoming long play an exciting proposition.