Raiza Biza is an emcee originally from Rwanda who immigrated to New Zealand with a couple of albums under his belt. REMI is an emcee from Melbourne who has been releasing music for about the same amount of time. When the two decided to pair up for an EP, they not only combined their talents, but they also enlisted one of the best producers in the game, Black Milk, to give us Black Hole Sun.

By getting Black Milk on board, you’re certainly putting yourself in a position to succeed, and he absolutely delivers on the soulful, syth-driven, grimy beats that he’s come to be known for here. The pressure then shifts to Raiza Biza and REMI on the mic, because they are certainly the lesser known names, at least stateside, who have landed this great opportunity to work with Black Milk. The good news is that these two are up for the challenge, and they both bring the energy and substance needed to get the EP cooking. They can get serious and talk about subject matter like indigenous rights, and the can also sit back and talk some shit and rock the crowd. They also raise the stakes by bringing in a few guests, such as Sampa the Great, Baro, and a verse from Black Milk himself. They all have great chemistry with each other, and all come together to give the EP this family affair type of feeling, where everyone is having a good time and feeding off each other’s energy, but also using the opportunity to talk about issues that are important to them. It’s only a six track EP, but they manage to squeeze a lot into a small amount of space.

For most readers, this EP will serve as an introduction to Raiza Biza and REMI, and I can’t think of a better place to start. Black Hole Sun is fun, infectious, and delivers the goods, and will certainly bring in a new wave of fans for the two emcees.