Brit award-winning, multi-platinum-selling rapper Aitch shares his 7-track 'Lost Files' EP.
Christmas has come early for Aitch fans, thanks to the unexpected drop of the British rapper’s EP, Lost Files, to close out the year. And, as anticipated, it’s a release made up entirely of previously ‘lost files’ that never saw the light of day until now. However, ‘Lost Files’ is much more than a haphazard collection of B-sides.
In this EP, Aitch returns to his roots, channelling hard-hitting grime beats reminiscent of the ones that propelled him to stardom on projects like the Polaris EP. This time, however, it’s delivered with a celestial flair, infusing the majority of the EP with spaced-out g-funk beats that hark back to the ATLiens era of Outkast – but with a distinctive chav edge.
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Now, that might aggravate rap purists. A modern-day rapper embracing a sound that ties in with the classics of the 90s, while still maintaining individuality? It sounds preposterous, but Aitch pulls it off effortlessly.
Much of this success can be attributed to his old-school delivery and flow. It’s authentic rap that doesn’t rely on mumbling or overly complex wordplay; instead, the 23-year-old drives his point home through sharp, observational, and tongue-in-cheek lyricism.
As heard in ‘Landslide’, where he quips “I don’t sell crack, I’ve got bigger rocks”. It’s a clear nod that Aitch isn’t conforming to the tried-and-true formulas of American rappers, and it shows. From the organs and N.E.R.D-esque funk grooves of ‘Boyfriend’, to the change-up of PLK’s bilingual lyricism and distinct Latin flavours on ‘Heist’, the EP marks a significant change for Aitch and the modern rap scene as a whole.
Once again, it underscores the upstart’s individualistic style.
‘Lost Files’ is out now via Infinitum Music Ltd / NQ Records / Virgin Music Group. Listen to Aitch here.
