New album from Unreal Crew

Born from school projects and late-night sessions in home studios, Unreal Crew has risen from their grassroots beginnings to forge a powerful sound that’s uncompromising and original. The quartet, featuring the talents of Mario Sam, Dickoz, HaTeN and DLD, started with little more than a laptop and a dream, channeling their experiences from the school hallways and the streets of Chodov and Jižní Město into their music. Today, their journey has flourished into producing bass-heavy tracks that speak directly to their growing fanbase, a loyal following that’s been with them from the start.

For Mario Sam, the crew’s lead producer and engineer, the music is all about staying true to their artistic principles. “I’m rappin’ ‘bout what I’m living,” he explains. “Bass and real vocals are what my sound is about. I love drill and trap, but I throw in a little EDM vibe when it feels right. It’s all about the vibe, the energy, and telling my story.” This ethos drives Unreal Crew’s music, blending genres and influences to create tracks that are real and compelling.

Now, the group brings their most ambitious project to date, Best of Unreal Crew 2024, an album that captures their sonic journey while staying grounded in the gritty realities of their lives. Featuring a mix of drill, trap, and EDM-inspired beats, the album is a superb showcase of their creative versatility and relentless work ethic. It’s a collection that’s as much about storytelling as it is about energy, with booming basslines and unfiltered vocals throughout.

The album’s tracks explore themes of daily struggles, late-night parties, relentless hustles and life on the streets — contexts drawn directly from their own surroundings. Collaborations with fellow Czech rappers, many hailing from their hometown neighbourhoods, add unique flair and synergy to the record, amplifying the album’s sense of community and highlighting the shared experiences that bind them together.

From the rattling beats and deep bass energy of opening track “2 AM,” their biting rapped flows cut through spacey electronic elements to deliver an enthralling alternative hip hop soundscape. Tracks like “Mexico” captures their dark and moody sound via pounding beats, impactful bass swells and razor-sharp vocal delivery while “Kassiopeia” presents a gripping atmosphere.

Every song on Best of Unreal Crew 2024 is designed to be felt vividly and deliver a transportive listening experience. Whether it’s the gritty hustle of street life or the energy of a late-night party, Unreal Crew serves up each story with an intensity that’s truly visceral. Making a daring artistic statement with their first full-length record, Unreal Crew are sure to go from strength to strength on what’s certain to be their breakout year.

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