‘Cry No More’ sounds like a song that simultaneously pleases the rap-heads and tops the charts. Tay Keith handles production here, switching his typical Memphis bounce for that of a UK drill style but infusing it with a soul sample that feels direct from the south. Headie One and Stormzy both tee off with a series of introspective bars, resulting in nothing but triumph.

‘Warriors & Storytellers’ is a victory lap song. It finds Kobie Dee peeling back the layers of his journey in the game thus far, reflecting on doubts, and destroying them in an onslaught of emphatic lyricism. Brass horns roar throughout the instrumental to the tune of this South Sydney rapper’s accomplishments and set the tone for many more to come.

1300’s ‘Yao Ming’ slows things down a tiny bit compared to recent releases. Gone are the submachine gun-like rounds of cyberpunk synths in exchange for bass booms that explode with a rocket-launcher-like intensity. As expected, the fellas still snap, rapping with precision amidst the pandemonium. This track serves as the opener for their new project GEORGE, which you can stream now.

It’s getting cold on this side, but this new DSP song feels like Summer. EDM-like kicks loop over and over beneath some floaty synths reminiscent of sipping cocktails at a beach party. DSP is smooth as hell in this atmosphere, effortlessly letting off slick line after slick line and setting the stage for Raf Receipt to drop some ear-catching melodies.

This Shanae track makes you feel like you’re floating. Her soulful warbles are like a breeze atop the warm keys, and once the DnB kicks in, it feels like the perfect middle ground between relaxation and rave. It appears on her new project reset, which you can stream now.

Young Franco switches it up with ‘Wake Up’. It’s a slice-of-life song if that slice involves afternoon beers and not wiping the sleep out of your eyes. Its grimy basslines and drum loop serve as the perfect backdrop for UK artist Master Peace’s slurred, almost spoken-word delivery. Fans of The Streets need to check this one out for sure.

This new Becca Hatch song finds her mastering the combination of upbeat pop and vulnerable alternative R&B. Moodier moments spotlight the singer’s voice, which is soothing and sentimental as she talks about the happenings of love. Each of these sections builds into blasting flourishes of electronic music, with enough bass and synth bleeps to command any dancefloor.

JessB is in lovergyal mode on her new track ‘Talk Of The Town’. Over a catchy dancehall rhythm infused with flamenco guitars, Jess captures the feeling of stepping into the function freshly boo’d up; it’s an effortlessly cool cut by the seasoned artist from Tāmaki Makaurau.

‘Billboard Face’ is a brief but punchy track from Tottenham’s Oscar #Worldpeace, who sounds as impressive as ever with his uniquely laid-back yet passionate flow. Joining him are Montreal’s Planet Giza, who bring a breezy vibe to the bass-knocking beat, echoing a Slick Rick kind of cool. This track is a standout on #Worldpeace’s latest project, Mum, Pray For Your Son.

Lisi is back in his bag with ‘Fear No Man’. The Goodna rapper goes full 50 Cent mode over classic 2000s production, letting it be known he’s not someone you wanna press as he delivers rowdy bars that culminate in a dynamic beat switch that amps up the intensity. It’s a welcome slice of rap machismo the scene has been missing for a little while, and we’re here for it.