Peach Jam (Joji, BlocBoy JB), Midsummer Madness (Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, August 08) and Plans (NIKI, Vory) all maintain a poolside, summertime energy, although these tracks can verge on the forgettable as a result. Rich Brian returns in fine solo form on ‘History’ and reinforces his knack for hook and melody – it’s this talent that has resulted in him becoming the guilty pleasure of even the most stubborn purist. Wavey flute synths float in a warm summer breeze as the Jarkarta artist’s low voice looks back on a previous romance. Throughout the record it becomes evident that 88rising are at their best when they adopt the trap aesthetic. Playboi Carti continues his remarkable form on ‘BEAM’, featuring Rich Brian. ![]() Psy B of Higher Brothers snaps in both Mandarin and English on the high energy Blocboy JB-featuring ‘Let It Go’, while August 08’s finest feature comes on the woozy ‘Disrespectin’, showing once again that the collective works better when they abandon their poolside feel. The compilation is a summer concept, and though there are many tracks that fit that mould perfectly, they are the ones that are the most forgettable. Join us on Vero, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings.Ĩ8rising was originally built to be the 'Disney for Asian culture’, according to its founder Sean Miyashiro, so even the summer jams serve their purpose in reaching out to a younger audience. ![]() ![]() Follow Clash Magazine as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold.In order to live in the moment, I put the thought of my dad leaving out of mind as much as possible. I was involved with completing school assignments I didn't have time to worry.
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