Par Excellence, the new label / management group from the team that brought you Foreign Beggars & I Am Legion proudly present “They Call Me Raptor” produced by Alix Perez. The synergy between Raptor and Alix on this EP is undeniable. A master class in style, lyricism, modernity, composition, accessibility and integrity with basslines, production, verses and hooks that scream longevity. The music is honest, refined and gritty, colourful, dark, and effortlessly graceful.
This is a good example of where hip-hop music can be taken. This self-titled EP flows seamlessly from one track to the next, and is a true musical tour de force.
"Great release from Par Excellence and They Call Me Raptor, very much looking forward to what both have in store for the future"
ROCKWELL (BBC Radio 1)
"This is so cool! It oozes cool. All round great music, well written and well produced. Looking forward to more from raptor”
PLASTICIAN (Rinse FM)
"They Call Me Raptor comes out with a TRULY unique style and hits hip-hop with a whole new angle. Deep lyrics, hard beats, and catchy for all the right reasons"
TIM PARKER (NTS Radio)
"Feeling this one! Great Raps and production, very strong 1st Ep"
dBRIDGE
“Immaculately produced and truly original. A sign of great things to come”
SKISM
“Yoooo, love YUCK man, so big def gonna be playing”
MELE
“Yo, feeling this release."Dark, dingy, moody vibes! Big!“
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