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Review: South Korean-born and Toronto-based musician Jessica Chao aka Korea Town Acid spans the divide between disparate musical cultures with her new record Metamorphosis. It is a collaborative work with DESIIRE from Toronto, Korean pianist and rapper Pianwooo, as well as Seoul rapper PNSB, LA producer Dreamdave and New Jersey MC, L.J The Alien. Glitch, home, jungle, boom bap and trap are all distilled into the 10 tracks, with sultry grooves next to more dark and stark instrumentals, often with carefully deployed raps and whispers elevating each tune above mere ear chewing gum status.

Review: Mighty Theodore's latest taps into the essence of golden era hip hop, where storytelling reigns supreme. His sharp, introspective lyrics resonate with authenticity, recounting life's struggles over boom-bap beats that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The production complements his style, layering raw, rhythmic foundations beneath his reflective verses. This release is a throwback to when hip hop was more about narrative and substance than spectacleipacked with depth, grit and realness. It's a return to form that will satisfy fans of classic, unfiltered rap.