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Review: Pink Siifu and Ahwlee are the rap, neo-soul and r&b duo B. Cool-AID and this is their new album on Lex. Leather Blvd is a woozy and lo-fi late-night trip through a range of narcotic atmospheres. The raps range from slurred and drenched in reverb to more crisp and well-defined as tracks range from short and sweet to epic and sprawling. There is a real intimacy to this record as well as a borrowing from jazz as these tracks unfurl and slowly make their way into your affections. It is another great coming together of this contemporary pair.

Review: Kid Acne's 'Hauntology Codes' has been highly anticipated by fans of hip-hop and experimental sounds. Renowned for his unique sound, Kid Acne weaves intricate lyrical narratives with his superb British twang over inventive beats to create a rich sonic landscape. The title suggests a dive into the mysterious and the unexplored and so it proves as he pushes creative boundaries with some guest spots from the likes of King Kashmere, Sonnyjim and Cappo. This one comes on nice sherbert lemon vinyl and is a superb UK-centric hip-hop workout.