On the verge of making of making a noticeable sonic crevasse is Halflife, a two-part project consisting of British emcee Riz Ahmed and dubstep producer Distance. The duo just dropped their second-ever piece entitled "Rip Me" that features croons from fellow Londoner Aruba Red, and whether it's the gradually smothering vocals or the brilliant transition into sleekly flowing verses that we hear on the piece, we know for sure that we're hearing a lot of talent coming nicely together. Inky chord progressions and unpredictable drums exemplify the instrumental, and we hear an absolute artistic takeover when the track seesaws between an alluring chorus, thought-provoking verses, and Aruba's backing vocals on the piece. All in all, it's one that embraces more than one sonic style, but it still keeps an incredibly consistent character in both instrumental and vocal fronts throughout, so you bet it's one worthy of your checking out.
Halflife