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The UK’s hip-hop scene continues to thrive but one artist who has paid his dues and undoubtedly deserves all of the flowers is Avelino. The Tottenham-based MC has spent the past decade applying pressure. In recent years, he’s finally begun to gain his rightful recognition with a string of excellent bodies of work. 2023 was a particularly busy stretch with the release of his album, God Save The Streets, and the plethora of records he dropped afterward including a number of loose freestyles.
It appears that the momentum will remain high throughout 2024, as the MC just released a new freestyle to commemorate the new year. Aptly titled, “2024 Freestyle,” Avelino takes on the hypnotic production of Hit-Boy’s “Composure” for his latest offering (the two previously worked together on Hit-Boy’s “2 Certified”). The meditative beat provides plenty of room for Avelino to showcase his lyrical aptitude and effortless flows where he reflects on the wins of 2023 and the moves he plans to make this year. It’s another incredible showing of Avelino’s strengths as an MC; the versatility with which he approaches his craft that finds him smoothly transitioning from high-octane grime production to eloquent soulful sounds.
At the end of “2024 Freestyle,” Avelino reflects on the release of God Save The Streets, which he describes as being 10 years in the making. The rapper’s latest project boasted 12 songs in total with several high-profile features from the grime and drill scene. He linked up with Wretch 32, who he worked alongside on Young Fire, Old Flame, as well as RA, Backroad Gee, Tiggs The Author, and more.
Avelino might not be a household name just yet but his prolific output indicates that he won’t stop until he is. With the release of “2024 Freestyle,” we could imagine that he has a lot more in store for the remainder of the year. The North London native previously unveiled “50 Years Of Hip-Hop Freestyle” to honor the genre’s year-long celebrations. Check his new freestyle above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics
I got sick and tired of being ill-advised
Flew straight, now I'm migrating for the winter time
Bro's in the wing for flying birds, now he can't even fly
Anyone hoping Tyler The Creator is about to release a full jazz album may want to lower their expectations. The Odd Future founder has long incorporated jazz elements into both his music and production style. No matter which creative direction he chooses for a project, traces of jazz can be heard throughout much of his discography. Because of that, many fans have spent years wondering what it would sound like if he fully embraced the genre for an entire album.
Recent hints have sparked speculation that new music could be on the horizon. However, when an Instagram account suggested that a "new era" was approaching and claimed Tyler would dive further into his jazz influences, the rapper quickly dismissed the rumor. "not at all lol and do not get stuck on this idea please," he responded.
One reason fans began theorizing about a possible new project was a subtle update to Tyler's Instagram bio. According to Complex, the bio now says, "Satchmo, Sag Harbor," a phrase that appears to reference Louis Armstrong's famous nickname, Satchmo, as well as Sag Harbor, New York, a village known for serving as a refuge for Black families during the Jim Crow era.
While there is still no confirmation that Tyler will release new music this year, fans can look forward to the return of Camp Flog Gnaw. The annual festival is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on November 14 and 15. As is tradition, the full lineup has not yet been announced, but Tyler's attention to detail and track record with the event suggest attendees will have plenty to be excited about.
We will continue sharing any developments involving Tyler The Creator as they emerge. In the meantime, fans remain hopeful that new music will eventually arrive as a follow up to Chromakopia and Don’t Tap The Glass. Check out his comments above and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
