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Hit-Boy returns with his latest single “2 Certified.” The track pairs him with British rapper Avelino, who recently announced the forthcoming release of his debut album. “Too certified, say that, watching the numerals rise/Wrist and neck on jewelry heist,” Hit-Boy raps on the opening verse. “‘Cause I had some game, I knew when to apply it/TNT with […]
In a world of immediacy and impatience, there really is something to be said for biding your time and resisting the urge to take the first opportunity. Avelino, for example, has been patiently laying the foundations of his next move for years now. We’ve had a huge tower of singles and three scene-stealing mixtapes—Young Fire, […]
Back in May, Avelino returned to us after wrapping up his Four Seasons freestyle series with a new double release, “Mercedes Coupe” (produced by R Lo and Bambz) and “Magick” (produced by 169), two contrasting releases united by the common thread of reflection, albeit expressed from wholly different perspectives. A couple of weeks after the release, the […]
The Grammy Awards have always been controversial. For as long as they have existed (61 years), their results have been hotly debated. This year, however, “music’s biggest night” was perhaps its most controversial ever. Already on the backfoot thanks to pandemic restrictions, with no live audience and awards presented on an outdoor stage, the ceremony netted its […]
Tottenham rapper Avelino continues his journey back into the limelight, hinting at newfound growth and maturity on new drop “Higher Power”. As we’ve come to expect from Avelino, “Higher Power” is a lyrical exercise in sharp wordplay and flows — but he especially excels within the stylish visual, helmed by Nadira Amrani, where his rhymes are […]
Two of the UK’s finest lyricists, Avelino and Dave, have just dropped a huge new collaboration called “Cassius Clay”. The rappers last teamed up on “U Can Stand Up / Royal” on Avelino’s NO BULLSHIT project in 2017, so it’s about time they joined forces again. As you might expect from these two, the layered metaphors and references […]
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