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Chicago Rapper 10k Kobee Drops New Single “Without My Tool”

Published

5 years ago

February 19, 2022

Fast-rising US rapper 10k Kobee has dropped his latest single, “Without My Tool”. Hailing from Chicago, 10k Kobee has been going from strength to strength since bursting on the scene a couple of years ago. Previous release “Vlone” was streamed over a million times, and the independent rapper looks set to have his biggest release yet with “Without My Tool”, which has already begun generating huge buzz and reactions online. The track arrives alongside an equally impressive music video produced by No More Heroes.

Influenced by the likes of Eminem and Busta Rhymes, 10k Kobee immediately stands out on “Without My Tool” with his ability to switch flows and with his animated delivery – both on the track and during the music video. Enhanced further with its catchy lyrics and a gritty beat full of heavy bass and bouncing 808s produced by ProdByTr4nce, “Without My Tool” has all the makings of a bona fide hit. Speaking further on the release, 10k Kobee says, “I feel like me being solo on this track leaves room for nothing but great opportunities! With this sound and style of music I chose, I was focused on entertaining and being fun, lyrically amusing and 100% relatable to people all over the world.

“The artistic visual I put together is basically acting out real-life situations in the most comical way. And when I said: ‘I got a baby it go wah! Wah! Wah! Wah! Wah! That s**t push me to go harder watch I make it that’s the plan!’ I was not capping! Now that I have a baby boy and a family to take care of, it leaves me to be persevering and industrious, so I will not stop until I reach my intended goal.”

When he’s not behind the mic, 10k Kobee is also busy with his acting endeavours, and he currently has a leading role in popular web series 2 Brothers: A Chicago Lifestyle. With mounting success as both a rapper and actor, it’s clear 10k Kobee is one to watch out for, and he’s still only really just getting started. “Without My Tool” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://fanlink.to/withoutmytool.

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Plain Mister Smith Pieces Together a World of Sound on Bric-À-Brac Attack

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2 weeks ago

August 18, 2026

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Plain Mister Smith returns with Bric-À-Brac Attack, a beautifully offbeat collection of indie-folk, pop and atmospheric songwriting. Released via Amelia Records, the album finds the Vancouver and London-based multi-hyphenate turning fragments of memory, relationships and everyday absurdity into something quietly cinematic.

At its centre is “Grindavik”, a shimmering, reflective track inspired by the Icelandic town shaped by recent volcanic activity. Bright acoustic guitars and steady drums carry a constantly shifting chord progression, mirroring the song’s central metaphor of a relationship under pressure and the hope that its fissures can eventually heal. Featuring Jordan Klassen and Kitt, the track captures the emotional tension that runs throughout the album.

Elsewhere, Bric-À-Brac Attack moves effortlessly between playful guitar-driven moments, lush arrangements and more introspective passages. “Miss Sunshine” brings infectious energy, while collaborations with Findlay Brown, Leeroy Stagger, Krystle Dos Santos and Tyson Mostenbocher add colour to an already eclectic record.

Former guitarist of Canadian darkwave band Moev and a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra, Plain Mister Smith brings an unusually broad musical perspective to his songwriting. Yet Bric-a-Brac attack never feels overly calculated. Instead, it has the charm of something discovered rather than constructed.

Warm, strange, melodic and emotionally searching, Bric-À-Brac Attack is a record that rewards getting lost in its details. Plain Mister Smith may remain deliberately mysterious, but the music itself speaks with remarkable clarity.