15 November 2019 - 0 Comments

The new tune, produced by Chronic Shnxman, is a teaser from Young Gho$t's forthcoming album, Hungerstruck, out next month on NVRSFT Records. Since releasing his full-length debut Session Muzik back in March, the Wellington-based rapper has been steadily working, with the grind leading to opening slots for international heavyweights such as Shakewell, Ramirez, Bladee and Mr Traumatik.

Originally both from England, Young Gho$t and LBFRmikey have each been making their strides this year along with the rest of their NVRSFT crew, and a collaboration between these two up and coming friends has been in the works for a while now. The result is a bouncy slice of modern hip hop with a twist. Shnxman's beat is characteristically heavy, with firm distorted bass bouncing erratically against a hazy strobe of melodies, punctuated by sharp drums. Both rappers are their usual selves - sly, nonchalant and downright catchy - but this song represents a step forward for Gho$t in streamlining his sound, with a little less rage and a little more swagger in his step.

The accompanying video, created by Lou Thilius and Raphaella Holder-Monk, is a wild hotbox brimming full of energy, with guest appearances from a few members of the NVRSFT gang showing face. This lot can't help but stay busy - LBFRmikey has an album of his own on the way, while Gho$t is gearing up for his first-ever festival appearance, at Golden Bay's Twisted Frequency, alongside esteemed New Zealand rappers such as Raiza Biza and Mo Muse. His new album, Hungerstruck, will be out on December 6th, and includes features from Hxrman, Lil Dust, LBFRmikey, Stonrsmurf, Chronic Shnxman and Rvnnah, as well as production from Shnxman, Elder, Carcass and Kanakin.

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