Beyond their cult following and the gritty fusion of darkness with contemporary, rough-edged poetry, Ho99o9 stand as a true embodiment of genre-defiance. They are one of the very few acts which manage to give meaning to heavy production and trap elements, making seamless use of them and offering an urgent take on rap which feels raw, current and aware.
Their latest release, Upside Down, is a blistering assault fusing industrial, punk, noise, rap, and hardcore into a cathartic sound profile.
The track dives deep into themes of identity, sin, and existential unraveling. It is a haunting, introspective trip that illustrates a spiraling descent into inner chaos. Even within its bleak worldview, an agitated search for meaning emerges, making the entire slope feel vital.
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