Whereas it was straightforward to pigeonhole Younger Posse as a joke once they first emerged, final 12 months’s g-funk nodding Ate That discovered the right steadiness between humorous and superior. There’s an enormous hole out there for colourful hip-hop that doesn’t take itself too critically, and Younger Posse really feel uniquely geared up to fill it. Due to this, new single Chilly is a stunning sidestep into extra maudlin territory.

It’s awkward to go from dancing by a Grand Theft Auto impressed wonderland to the drama of Chilly, however that is Okay-pop and issues transfer quick. The group has introduced singer-songwriter 10CM into the fold, immediately giving the observe indie cred. And although they rap sometimes on the verses, a lot of the tune is sung in a tender, melancholic means. This may as nicely be a distinct group totally. I’m unsure if that versatility is thrilling or confounding. I suppose it may be each directly.

As for the tune, Chilly is stable sentimental fare. At occasions it seems that it may very well be an OST, and the cinematic music video follows that path as nicely. The craving refrain and atmospheric manufacturing attracts affect from indie hip-hop acts like Epik Excessive and this throwback type is suitably nostalgic. The observe drags a bit for me, however the refrain is fairly and the ladies convincingly painting the emotion essential to make this work. I received’t be speeding again to this the way in which I did for Ate That, however it fulfills its intention in portray their musical palette with a distinct hue.

Grade: C