Stanisland Magazine

One of the best rappers in UK hip-hop lands a dream release for lo-fi fans and lyrical lovers.

Da Flyy Hooligan has been around in the scene for as long as I can remember. Having trained his microphone stance with some of the best rappers in the game, he returns with a fresh release in ‘LO&B,’ a quintessential listen for hip-hop lovers everywhere.

Featuring an array of dope musical delights, it’s presented in the form of a lo-fi production. This widely embraced format of the genre lacks a certain ingredient. Enter Mr Lamarrie Essquire and friends to remedy the situation, and spit some much need fire onto it.

What the Music Sounds Like

With eight tracks of non-stop verbal game, it can be a sentimental piece for many who may feel the culture is missing something from a niche of sound that is widely beloved.

Starting with Don’t Stop, a vibe produced by Wun Two, it primes the listener into a state of catatonically accepting what is to come. It’s a shifting, smoky blend of sound with vocals by singer, Nab. It maintains expectations for track number two, which offers continuity from the last on Hip Roll. Tongue twisting skill permeates every track, and this ambience broods a gain that few can replicate, something the wordsmith himself highlights in a press release, “This is music for those who seek more than what’s on the surface.”

Harnessing his unique identity to buoy a frequency of sonically stable motifs, calmed by the vocalisations of enlisted artists through a well-curated choice, enhanced by its main influences that include R&B. This aids in marrying the stylistic quality of its production to the tenement of a camaraderie in penmanship between both Hooligan, Fliptrix, Verb T and Hus KingPin, and others.

The Verdict

It drives home some playful narratives consistent with a twist of stories and thoughtfully performed deliveries, setting him apart from alternative acts. He makes things personal on tracks like Right N Exact, where he drops a sonically emotional flow alongside phonetically rich verses to connect with the listener.

It will appease a large chunk of hip-hop heads, and the culture will no doubt appreciate efforts concerning what is a fierce and powerful statement of artistry. It’s easy to listen to, chock-full of varying tempos to suit all kinds of fans. Noted by his streaming numbers online, where he boasts more than 300,000 listens.

Where to Stream LO&B

Available on both Apple Music and Spotify, you can also stream or buy it directly from the artist on Bandcamp. It is distributed by Gourmet Deluxxe Records.

The Full Track list

1. DON’T STOP ft. Nab

2. HIP ROLL ft. Nab

3. CLOSE YOUR EYES ft. Nab

4. HERE WE GO AGAIN ft. Verb T, Fliptrix & Nab

5. BLUE ft. Nab

6. RIGHT & EXACT

7. FRESH AIR ft. Hus Kingpin & Nab

8. DON’T STOP, BABY ft. Nab