J. Mars - Galaxies feat. I.R.V. [2013]

Two years ago a friend introduced me to J. Mars' sophomore project After Lights when he was just a Soundcloud rapper. Unfortunately he still is as his releases trickled off last year, but the work he did leave us with is worth checking out. Both MCs' deliveries have a very Midwestern flavor to them here - perhaps due to the lack of Delaware rappers. J. Mars reminds one of King Chip and I.R.V. of Vic Mensa. But knocking percussion and a hypnotic female vocal sample are what make Jehf Slap's production the real standout on Galaxies.