2. Mick Jenkins – ‘Rain’
Rising Chicago rapper meets rising Canadian producer.
Another slow-burner. Originally released over a month ago, this track with production by the effervescent Kayatranada samples the Ann Peebles’ ‘I Can’t Stand The Rain’. Chicago rapper Jenkins has been on the up since his The Water(s) mixtape earlier this year, ‘Rain’ is a standout released after that mixtape.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
