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North$ide Dro + The Supervisor drop “Step Back” single

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2 months ago

January 21, 2025

Cambridge, MA boom-bap collective, The Hairline Brothers (HLB) warn suckers to “Step Back.” New single pairs the duo (producer / emcee North$ide Dro and emcee The Supervisor) with Hi-Speed Network label boss / rhyme-vet King Author. The result is a funky backed instrumental for the trio to crack over, aiming lyrical vitriol at your speakers.

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With a shared history going back to kindergarten, life-long friends / hip-hop fiends North$ide and The Supervisor have been active participants in the Boston music scene since the golden 90’s era. “Step Back” is taken from their newly released debut EP as The Hairline Brothers entitled Restoration Process.

Speaking on the formation of HLB, The Supervisor said “we’ve been making music together since we started rappin’ and he (North$ide Dro) produced on most of my solo projects. We’re bringing our own brand of ignorance with lyrics and delivery that only comes after years of practice.”

The Restoration Process comes on the heels of The Supervisor’s PBS project (with Dephrase) and breakout single “CASH.UP.FRONT” also with King Author (Produced by Loman) as well as Dro’s first full-length album as a solo artist, Revenue.

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Ervin Munir Drops Second Studio Album, “Pure and Simple”

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3 hours ago

April 2, 2025

Emily

Returning with his second studio album, “Pure and Simple”, Norfolk-based singer-songwriter Ervin Munir impresses! Following his first album, “Broken Compass”, Ervin does not fail to enthral with a sound which is uniquely his own. Moreover, he emphasises love, grief and loss in this album which will take you on a trip to remember.

One of the highlights of “Pure and Simple” is its many collaborations with a versatile list of musicians, which give the album depth and edge. Tina Blaber’s vocals on “King and Doors” add extra dimension to the album and Aeron Z Jones’s contributions on bass, electric, and slide guitar bring newfound energy.

“Pure and Simple” finds the perfect mix between grandeur and intimacy right from beginning to end. ‘Felixstowe”, is one of the album’s best and it captures its emotional depth and employs a strong drum solo to accentuate its poignant delivery. It is stripped-back but very touching and it is a magnificent distillation of Ervin’s musical vision. “Doors” highlights Munir’s adaptability as his delicate piano playing accentuates Blaber’s harmonies and it produces a very personal feeling.

“Pure and Simple” is evidence of Ervin Munir’s musicianship, honest candour, and engaging songwriting. For everyone who values sincere narrative via song, this album is a must-listener providing times of contemplation and pure musical enjoyment.