Karlito, Sativa, DJ Slowz – Lament

From: Ill Natured – Still Natured LP https://illnatured.bandcamp.com/album… Support! https://wwhh.app International Hip Hop crew ILL Natured crew return with their second full length project – The Still Natured LP! While the principles of Hip Hop have been forgotten by many of today’s upcoming artists, ILL Natured remains dedicated to the codes and conventions of the art form that were prevalent during the 90s golden era. Fused with raw skills and lyricism, representing all the elements, the Still Natured LP is an international collaboration that proves hip hop is a truly global language that crosses cultures and knows no boundaries. With a host of artists from across the globe, the project includes notable features from the legendary French MC Karlito, renown for his work with Mafia K-1 Fry & DJ Mehdi, heavyweights of the UK hip hop scene Micall Parknsun & Brotherman, pioneering South African female emcee and originator of the term “Cape Flats Kung Fu” Eavesdrop, as well as Pain a.k.a Dai Ca P, founding member of Vietnam’s notorious Hazard Clique. Taking inspiration from the era when the forefathers of Hip Hop set the bar for anybody who calls themself a ‘rapper’, core ILL Natured members Cosmic Rayne (South Africa), Abstract Soundz (UK), DJ Stav (UK) & Sativa (Germany), joined by DJ Slowz (Vietnam) and Young High (Vietnam), ‘The Still Natured LP’ provides insight into the true nature and essence of what has been lost in today’s commercial rap music. At a time when its purpose is all but forgotten, clouded by the need to be instantly validated through likes and views, pure lyricism is still practiced by the few who understand that Hip Hop is forever. For as long as we stay true to the artform – and ourselves – the meaning of being a rapper, producer, DJ, Bboy and writer will never be lost. Like the ancient knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations, through hidden messages in texts and art, the Still Natured LP is reserved for truth seekers. Those unfazed by the demands of modern society to believe that numbers are the goal. While it may be for most, it isn’t for us. Transcending conventional ideas of modern Hip Hop, reminding the listener that being authentic is the goal, necessary for growth and progression, infiltrating the mind and body as if it were a disease, yet taking us back to the roots and planting the seeds for the future, this is ILL Natured. In 10 years, we will say, ‘it’s Still Natured’. credits released June 13, 2025 Low Definition Records Artwork by Kurt “Effect 14” Daley