Nico Ghost – Kaishi

For years Aussie hip-hop has had a very distinct sound, the charge being led by Hilltop Hoods. But more recently we’ve seen that sound evolve, with Nico Ghost the latest to enter the scene with a more experimental electronic style.

Clearly heavily influenced by international acts such as Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar and Drake – Kaishi has some smooth production which compliments Ghosts’ flow wonderfully.

Lyrically, this five track EP puts a nice Australian spin on classic hip-hop themes, but it doesn’t delve all too deeply into many issues.

Bound 2 Snow, PWH and Coolin’ are the standout tracks here that even non-hip-hop fans should enjoy.

Star Rating: ***1/2