South London's next hope for British hip-hop, Startzy, returns today with the aggressive new cut "Nothing Bout Nothing," which confidently blurs the lines between trap, drill, and grime, giving it a raw edge that's just as unsettling as it is invigorating. With this release, Startzy demonstrates that he's carving out his own lane.
"Nothing Bout Nothing" kicks in with energy and with a murky, weighty bassline and sharp, drill-indebted drums, the beat provides an ideal backdrop for Startzy to take control. His style is razor-sharp, unfiltered, and coated in grain, feeling like the faithful echo of South London's musical core. While some drill songs play up monotony, on this track Startzy kept our ears hooked with varied rhythm and tonal shifts, serving as an example of his command when it comes to bending genres without losing what makes his sound sound.
Startzy embraces his reality, channeling the energy of the street into art. The grim influence is evident in his cadence and wordplay, while the trap base lends the record a bounciness that works equally well in headphones and on loudspeakers. It's music that feels earthbound yet hopeful, with a sense of gravity that's similarly personal and cosmic. "Nothing Bout Nothing" also finds Startzy developing as an artist. There is a confidence to his voice; he sounds like he knows where he's headed. For UK drill and grime fans seeking authenticity, this song never compromises on authenticity.
Raised in South London, Startzy's sound is, however, international. "To me, "Nothing Bout Nothing" has the energy that can touch way outside of a city, and reach the people who enjoy hearing stories in the most raw way with infectious beats. On this release, Startzy proves he's one to watch in the next wave of UK hip-hop, making it clear that his music is anything but something that's here to be heard. That's why, in a musical universe where too much sounds the same, "Nothing Bout Nothing" stands out for its originality, intensity, and authenticity. For Startzy, it's the start of something much larger.
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