King Porter Stomp This Way
One of the strongest super powers hip hop has over other genres is its ability to collaborate. Soldering different styles together requires an intelligent musical mind, and hip hop seems to have a natural flare. There are no better examples I can think of than King Porter Stomp. Hailing from Brighton and all the eclecticism that offers, KPS have taken their biggest influences and manipulated them into a musical force to be reckoned with. 2 albums and a plethora of brilliant singles and music videos deep, and they show no sign of letting up.
This single, timely released right in the midst of election fever, takes a look at current trends in culture and makes a call to arms to the listener. With one of KPS's patented 'stupidly catchy' chorus's, the single will have you stomping round your bedroom by the time the mid-section tickles your senses. Jonezy's lyrics together with the added vocals of fellow stomper Arif are on point, and delivered with a passion unrivalled by many in the scene. Politically minded, socially conscious and with a serious desire to bring happiness to an often scary or simply dull world, their live shows are second to none. Bringing some of the biggest and brightest summer vibes to stages up and down the country, if you ever get the chance, take it!
For those first checking out KPS this is the perfect example of what hip hop can achieve with live musicians, and for those who are already avid stompers, this is a gem in a growing collection. Straight on the summer playlist, This Way is sure to be one of the Invokal songs of the year come the winter blizzards. Go grab your copy and check out their wealthy back catalogue now.
Invokal - Verbalist Journalist
