March 29, 2019
High Focus Records
Onoe Caponoe is a true individual in a sea full of clones. A truly unique voice, hailing from an unknown area of London, that rises above the endless conveyor belt cacophony of 'road rap', 'drill', 'trap', 'grime', 'mumble rappers', 'cloud rap', 'undrergoround rappers' etc... Onoe carves out his own corner of the galaxy that is truly his own amidst a sea of noise that sadly, all sound the same... Having refined his vision through years of painstaking experimentation, Onoe has travelled to realms most rappers would never dream of going, and his new album 'Surf Or Die' proves this beyond a shadow of a doubt. "With this album I wanted to make it all about good songs, not too deep, weird or overpowering. Something for people to enjoy. If they want I'm sure they can find deeper meaning in things but for the most part I was just creating good vibes, regardless of subject matter." Since his 2015 arrival, Onoe has received ample buzz for its eclectic sound, lucid rhymes and unique perspective across his three albums, garnering critical acclaim from the likes of Dazed, Noisey and Complex. In addition to his solo endeavours, he is a founding member of the art collective HOLY DELIX 169 which was ahead of the curve in its adoption of Afrofuturist principles. The seamless blend of psychedelic and rugged soundscapes fronted by his ominous aesthetic is what sets Onoe Caponoe apart from the current crop of UK rappers. A fact that will be further consolidated with the release of his new album 'Surf or Die' in March.