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Rappers Feloneye And King Staccz Team Up For Infectious New Single “Rockstar”
Feloneye is a Berlin-based rapper and singer whose records and collaborations inimitably fuse hip-hop, pop and trap. He passionately examines his hustle, sharing the pain and ecstasy of relationships, street tales and overcoming hardships while incorporating inspiring credos. His sound? A slick, echoed voice bent into half-rapped, half-sung shapes. Feloneye sings with an instinctive feel for melodic hooks and imbues his work with his pulsating energy, as can be heard on brand-new release “Rockstar”.
With “Rockstar”, Feloneye releases his biggest collaboration yet alongside rapper King Staccz, who boasts over 35 million Spotify streams. The song stands out immediately with their impressive rap flows and lyricism as they no doubt look set for another hit. Described by the pair as a smart take on the hedonistic lifestyle of a baller, the track invites the listener to also go and enjoy the high life and arrives alongside equally impressive visuals filmed in New York City.
Elaborating further, Feloneye says, “My inspiration on this track is an example of my life – like I’m a rockstar but I don‘t want to grow up. Been traveling all around the world living that life. I was in the studio with producer Pablo, and he opened up the sample that was orchestrated by rizzo8, who is an RIAA Platinum sample maker. We were really feeling the vibe so Pablo and I came up with the melody, then I wrote the hook, laid down the verse, and he was like, ‘yo my mate Staccz in New York would sound crazy on this one.’ That’s how the feature came into existence. Upon coming to New York, we went crazy shooting the video – it’s a whole movie. Staccz gave us the whole New York experience!”
King Staccz adds, “The music video was really exciting. We went to the Brooklyn Bridge. Cars were flying by in the dark. The lights were hitting. It was nothing but vibes only. From the jump when I was first sent the song to record on it, I was like, ‘this is a hit!’” “Rockstar” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://bfan.link/rockstar-12.
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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.
Photo credit: Sandra Lockwood
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