Deep in the Bristol underground there’s a Hip Hop artist pushing things forward fast with a future-proof formula of original lyricism, quality beats and sure-fire hooks - and his name is KOAST. The product of over a year’s worth of blood, guts and sweat, his new mixtape The Koast Is Clear is a warning shot aimed at all those who are far too eager to sleep on homegrown talent these days. Drawing together a huge roster of artists that reads like a who’s who of Bristol’s most forward-thinking forces, it’s a true testament to the ever-present creativity of a city long forgotten by the wider world. Backed by his full Central Spillz crew including Mackie Skillz, C-Strike-Z, Just Jay & DJ Johnston, the album features amazing collaborations with singer Hollie G, Se Fire’s Mistafire, K.Ners, Bubbz, B’Tol, Shadz and Redskin, amongst others. Heavyweight production comes from rising Dubstep and Grime stars Forsaken, Joker and Guido, legendary Sit Tight bossman Lopez, and Interface, as well as cuts by Snafu, Johnston, Rogue & Awkward. An essential purchase not just for Hip Hop heads, but anybody wanting to seek out fresh and creative music from one of the most exciting underground artists to emerge from the UK in a long time.


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