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THE FACE speaks to Jane Remover, underscores, Frost Children and femtanyl about reinvigorating the now-sober rap veteran.
THE FACE speaks to Jane Remover, underscores, Frost Children and femtanyl about reinvigorating the now-sober rap veteran.
Elijah Quashie started his once-viral chicken shop review series, The Pengest Munch, a decade ago. Since then, other creators have made chicken their bread and butter, but for 32-year-old Quashie, the hunger still remains.
The underground musician formerly known as Spooky Black has battled addiction and endured an uncomfortable relationship with viral fame. With his former alias distant in the rearview mirror, he’s now fumbling for glimmers of hope on his new album, Crisis Kid.
After various experiments – not least medieval-themed trap – 2hollis has risen from the underground with elfin looks, a moshpit-commanding presence and a formidable sound that sneaks pop hooks into pulverising rage rap and EDM.
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