Enter Kryptic.
The young Melbourne MC has been active on the
scene for several years now, having carved a name for himself opening for
Aussie Hip Hop heavyweights like Seth Sentry, The Funkoars, Chance Waters and
Mind Over Matter, just to name a few. Whetting appetites with three mixtapes,
Kryptic has paid his dues; he's sharpened his sword and is now ready to release
his debut full-length studio album 'The Soundtrack' later this year.
'The Soundtrack' takes the listener on a complex
journey through fun, soulful jams to reflective narratives and even hard-hitting
anthems, all on the one disc. The lead single 'Part Time Music' delves into
Kryptic's struggles to uphold a balanced lifestyle, faced with the demands of
university studies, part-time work and the chase for an independent music
career all at once; a struggle many musicians can relate to. 'Part Time Music'
also explores the contrast between the beautiful escapism of performing live
and the harsh reality of necessary soul-crushing labour, taught with an honesty
rarely seen in the Hip Hop industry nowadays. The laid back, soul-moving
instrumental comes courtesy of Perth producer Creed Birch, who provides the
perfect platform for Kryptic to express his working class apprehensions.
As Australian Hip Hop continues its path towards
ever-growing authenticity and sincerity, Kryptic is certainly one to hold a
candle, if not its brightest.
Keep a look out for Kryptic!
