OSP “Tun Up” REVIEW
First formed in 2014, the Reading-based brotherhood OSP - comprised of Esa Kwame, J Blackz, Silqe, and Subject, has always strived to become a positive force within the UK’s hip-hop community. Originally standing for Only Speak Positive, the four-piece earned their mantra through a string of bold and vibrant cuts that looked to deliver a powerful message of tolerance and respect through their work. While also regularly collaborating with other artists as well as solo material in recent years, the synergy between the artists has been unparalleled ever since they first came together, as they look to deliver a sound that is lacking from the commercial world.
After an incredible 2022 which saw the group deliver their groundbreaking self-titled debut EP, they are now looking to kick off 2023 with their most explosive offering to date, “Tun Up”.
Breaking away from their usual influences in the R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall arena, the single sees them pursue a drum n bass direction that perfectly fits their energetic style. Capturing more of those smooth and thought-provoking vocals over a blistering production throughout, this lot are coming back for the new year with something very special.
After a short hiatus in recent years, they reformed in the summer of 2021 with the goal of bringing their music to a wider and more engaged audience. Fusing raw and organic production with a smooth and progressive flow, their newest material continues that forward-thinking approach they have always pursued within their aesthetic, garnering a texture that borrows from both retro and contemporary influences alike.
2023 is set to become OSP’s most prolific year to date. With a whole host of dynamic releases arriving in the coming months, their vision of a more diverse direction within the mainstream hip-hop scene is finally maturing, and they aim to place themselves front and centre of this fresh and captivating movement.
Take a look at the official video down here!
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