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Melbourne rapper Felix-Culpa bares all on infectious, vulnerable debut album, ‘Den of Lions’
Words by Talia Rinaldo
Den of Lions has established Felix’s penchant for crafting immersive hip hop.
A landmark moment in his creative journey and a solidified introduction of his artistry,
Den of Lions is the debut album from Melbourne rapper Felix-Culpa.
Across seven tracks, the record is an emotional reflection on the beatmaker’s own journey, particularly on the struggles, frustrations, heartbreak and anxieties life has thrown at him.
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Den of Lions was an idea I had for a long time, I wanted to really encapsulate the dark times I have faced throughout my life and current situations I was going through,” Felix explains.
Published Jun 02, 2021
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The streets of South London and the savannahs of Botswana couldn t be more different, but from these two distant places comes a unique and exciting new musical collaboration. Rian Peters, a.k.a. IAMTHELIVING, grew up in South East London and was absolutely charmed by the sounds of classic soul and R&B artists like Prince and Stevie Wonder before following his destiny to the West Coast of Canada. Teon Gibbs was born in Botswana and also eventually settled in Vancouver after moving around the globe through most of his upbringing. It was in Vancouver that Gibbs and Peters connected, discovered shared musical passions, and decided to collaborate on their fantastic new EP,
Published Apr 20, 2021
8DijahSB is masterful at making hard times sound good thanks to their potent combo of vulnerable, heartfelt rhymes and upbeat, groove-laden beats. Last year s
Girls Give Me Anxiety EP took a sketch comedy approach to life s many woes, touching on a variety of topics in brief vignettes, never giving an idea too much bandwidth before moving on to the next. The one-two punch of releases helped to establish Dijah as a fresh, independent force in Toronto s buzzing hip-hop community, weaving in feel-good wordplay with a healthy dose of reality.
Less than a year later, Dijah s back with
Head Above the Waters, a tight jazz-rap song cycle with the singular focus of staying resilient amid today s unending parade of bad news. Where last year s tracks went all-in on the causes of Dijah s consternation like financial hardship on I ll Pay You Back on Friday and Broke Boi Anthem or relationships on Girls Give Me Anxiety