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Ryan Palma & Kye Kaszett– Antisocial (2020)

If you are looking for a light blast of nostalgia mixed with hip-hop, rock and pop, go no further. Ryan Palma and Kye Kaszett have just what you want with their single ‘Antisocial’. Fusing rap and hip-hop to a groovy melody, the single uplifts while driving you through an atmospheric soundscape full of relatable lyrics.

The pair bring very different music styles together for their combined project. Palma draws on his multi-instrumental talents while Kazsett brings a bright retro vibe to the vocals. Together, they are aiming high and sweeping up listeners in their wake. This single is a great introduction to their fusion sound as it takes you on a relatable musical journey.



‘Antisocial’ has these great hip-hop beats that meld with clapping tones and a zipping synth. The melody has this smooth flow that has a very groovy vibe you can’t help but get down to. It is bass-heavy, but this works perfectly to make it smoother and groovier. Through the melody, you can hear the fusion of different styles as the hip-hop beats fuse with some pop sensibilities. The dash of rock in the melody is very light and you might miss it as you get drawn into the beats and vocals.

As the melody gets you down to the beats, the vocals are both atmospheric and grounded. Kaszett’s performance on the verses drives the single forward as he brings a retro hip-hop vibe. The flow of his performance is slick and you slide down it to Palma’s melodic tones on the chorus. The smoothness of Palma’s performance contrasts the pace of Kaszett for a catchy sonic experience.

Ryan Palma and Kye Kazsett fuse their musical styles for the slick hip-hop and pop wonderland ‘Antisocial’. The melody has these thumping basslines that meld with the synth tones for a slick ride. Kazsett adds a flair of nostalgia on the driving verses only for you to slide along Palma’s melodic chorus performance.

Find out more about Ryan Palma on his website, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.

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