Mello do throwback better than most. The American hip-hop label is best known for releases from the ever-entertaining Oddisee – but their SXSW compilation demonstrates that there is more to Mello than sunny instrumentals.
Gensu Dean‘s compilation standout, ‘Ramesses’, sounds like a peerlessly odd collection of MCs hidden up in the baggage racks of a travelling circus’s ghost train, each occasionally swiping at an unsuspecting child’s hat. The real star here is Homeboy Sandman, whose spectacularly louche, Andre 3000-esque verse ends in hilarious fashion. Clever, fun, and just sleazy enough.
Stream ‘Ramesses’ below, and click here to listen to the rest of the compilation.
- SOFT PLAY announce their first album in six years, HEAVY JELLY
- Thomas Power joins forces with Julien Baker on new single, "Empty Voices"
- Hiatus Kaiyote present new single, "Telescope"
- Soo Joo signs to LUCKYME and shares new single, "Running Water"
- KNEECAP channel '90s Garage on new single, "Love Making"
- Fiona-Lee signs to EMI/Gravity records and unveils her debut single, "Mother"
- Blossoms share Jungle-produced single, "What Can I Say After I'm Sorry?"
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