Lock in to this sonically brilliant, cinematic, melodic rap masterpiece from Hooge, ‘Wassup’
Few tracks scream ‘statement of intent’ quite like this. The rising Dutch, self-styled artist, Hooge has been making waves with his inimitable blend of energetic hip-hop, melodic rap, ambitious pop, and R&B.
‘Wassup’ is a track that ozzes panache and personality. In the words of Hooge, ‘I just wanted to make a statement of how I see myself in the hip-hop scene, show that I’m here and that I’m not going to step aside until I’ve made it work.’ And damn, does he make a power-packed statement here. This is the kind that makes you sit up and take notice.
We open onto intriguing, layered vocalisations while a wicked beat builds in the background. Dropping into an earth-shattering bass beat, Hooge launches into his high-octane rap flow. It’s the kind of effortless, lyrically sublime flow that would make Kendrick or Marshall proud.
But this isn’t your usual rap track. It’s infused with head-bopping hip-hop and R&B melodic influences that make it a track that so fun to vibe along to. Although delivered in a language that you’re probably not used to hearing, the slang, musical composition, and arrangement are universally relatable to all listeners.
‘Wassup’ is all about the vibes. As an artist who thrives on connecting with what he’s feeling in the moment, Hooge first question are always: What is my emotion? What do I feel? What feelings and emotions do I want to convey? Topics come easily to him, and he knows how to maintain them throughout the song. He understands structure and how full productions come together.
That’s crystal clear in just how creatively structured this track is. Apart from his own rap flow, there are several supporting musical elements that make the track really pop. From evocative backing vocals to Timbaland-esque brilliant beats, ‘Wassup’ feels like a complete track.
We’re loving what we’re hearing from this confident, talented young artist and look forward to grooving along to his other releases next! Check out his latest full album release, ‘GOOFY ASS MIXTAPE’.
Bop along to ‘Hooge – Wassup’ on Spotify here:
