With #FEDERAL, SINN6R asserts himself as one of the UK underground’s most electrifying talents. Emerging from London’s XV Records, he abandons the overstuffed hooks and generic beats of earlier work, instead embracing a trap-infused, high-intensity soundscape that lets his dexterous flows take center stage. In just ten tracks and 19 minutes, SINN6R delivers a relentless, immersive experience that balances braggadocio with flashes of raw vulnerability.
“5 Geez” is a standout, a whirlwind of day-to-day hedonism rendered in bars that hit like a freight train. On “K on a Box,” SINN6R threads the needle between morbid reflection and unabashed swagger, each line punctuated with punchy, teeth-gritting delivery. Production by Zoja, Cppo, and collaborators amplifies the drama: the somber, string-laden undercurrents of “Label Dinner” echo familial strain and street tension, while the 808-heavy aggression of “Chilli” assaults the senses with precise intensity.
Features on the album enhance rather than overshadow. TeeboFG injects energy on “Me & You,” and Ledbyher’s ethereal, numbed delivery on “Label Dinner” contrasts beautifully with SINN6R’s ferocity, offering moments of unexpected reflection. The explosive coda of “Fuk the City” highlights the album’s ability to merge chaos and control, blending shattered glass, pained yelps, and piano lines into a truly cinematic moment.
#FEDERAL is a concise but potent statement, capturing the tension, ambition, and bravado of SINN6R’s world. It solidifies his standing as a cornerstone of XV Records’ burgeoning roster and marks one of the most compelling UK underground releases of the year. Loud, urgent, and unflinching, this is an album that demands attention.
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