SoundCloud Gems - February 21, 2023
We’ll start this list with a brand-new vibe we found not even three days ago! 47Negus is an insanely capable artist, and we mean this in more ways than just his incredibly versatile flow. But actually, no. Let’s talk about it. 47 is an incredible lyricist. We counted more than 5 different flow changes on his new track “I COUNT GUAP”, all while weaving together various creative storytelling elements to create an amazing piece. We want to see more from 47Negus all 2023! Check out his new EP as well, “drafts”.
Babebee is an artist we’ve been meaning to talk about for a while, and with the collaboration between her and simon m coming out with her new EP “tainted in her memories” her spot on this list was solidified! Babebee helms a soft, yet affirming vocal tone that allows her lyricism, to gently guide through the concepts she’s conveying. Her voice almost sounds haunting, as if she’s singing to you from a world you can’t reach, one where only she thrives, and it’s a beautiful display every time.
Riptony. What else is there to say? Well if you haven’t heard about this artist yet, let us be the first to let you know, you’ve been missing out. We first saw his efforts on his track “COLLECT ME” with chanelfather and caponeti, and since then he’s never missed once, evidence of this being. With immaculate vocal mixing, infectious beat selection, and amazing animation skills, we’re excited to see what he does next.
Musa is a generational talent, and we do not say that lightly. They do everything, from production and engineering to singing and songwriting. Musa has this ability to really form their art around the heart of a concept, and give it a new light. The track “pessimistic” on their new project “111” encompasses this point, with them asking why their partner is so pessimistic, while also confessing how their own pessimism towards themselves didn’t help whatever this could have been in the long run. We love Musa, and we hope they make music forever!
Jauntsen is a powerhouse of an artist. With her incredibly passionate tone and insane vocal range, she is able to give the listener an anthemic experience that you really don’t hear that often anymore. Her straightforward and cathartic writing allows us to relate to her on a level that people are sometimes too scared to reach, and this is what makes Jauntsen so amazing. She’s an evocative songwriter and an even more fearless vocalist. Listen to her new EP “one day 2” (which she made in 24 hours by the way!)
When you listen to Tigerstar you feel like a pretty pop girl in the early 2000s, she has such a unique main character energy on tracks that you can’t help but fall deeper into her discography. The song that really got us into her music was her track “metalstar”. When we say the energy blew us off our feet, our bodies started levitating and we simultaneously reached nirvana as we gently glided up to Valhalla (none of this happened). Tigerstar is something of a wildcard, where you really don’t know what song she’ll do next. It can be pop, digicore, metal, or something completely left-field. In any of those scenarios, however, you know one will always be true, she’s gonna kill it.
Swazy just dropped his new song “crashout*” and we knew it was time more people were talking about him. Swazy can give you any vibe you want, but it will always make you bump your head, from insanely hard production and even heavier-hitting lyricism (check out his song “been it*” with riptony), to heartfelt ballads over expressive guitar melodies and creative drum patterns. Swazy is also an amazing songwriter, from tracks like “painful song about mother*” where he talks about how how the tragic event of his mother’s passing has affected him, to his braggadocio-bleeding anthem “stop it*”. The man is definitely next up, and we’ll be seated at every moment.
Every time we listen to a Tsuyunoshi song we feel like it’s the last day of school right on the cusp of summer. That festive, deep breath of fresh air that has you knowing the next few moments of your life is gonna be okay, fun even. Tsuyunoshi has a skill for tackling heavy romantic subjects within a light-hearted atmosphere. On songs like “head in the clouds” where he begs for peace of mind and time away from someone in order to focus on himself and his vision, and “house of cards” where he’s battling a version of himself he doesn’t like, Tsuyunoshi will have you dancing in your living room one moment, and thinking introspectively the next. He is one to definitely look out for this year.
Vai5000 is a really unique artist for us because she is our first Vocaloid producer! Yes, you heard it here first folks, Vai5000 is actually a multifaceted creative, delving into gfx, vfx, animation, and illustration, all to create a brand new world for her music to live in, and she does that masterfully. With well-placed features, insanely cool art styles that almost tell a story, and extensive musical prowess, Vai5000 is here to stay, and we’re stamping that. Check out her newest release “replicant” with i9bonsai today!
Valberrie is a newer artist to us as we only began listening to her a few months ago, but every song she releases is a bop, and we mean that in the purest of forms. You just can’t help getting fully invested in the atmosphere of her tracks, and her use of vocal mixing allows her voice to sound ethereal and comforting to first-time listeners. She has very relatable lyrics and her features always seem to enter her world and amplify the story behind the tracks, very good placements on her end. Valberrie is a fun and entertaining artist we think should be on everybody’s playlist! Check out her new song with rans0m, “peace”.