An Underlying Hum, the new album by King Yosef, is out today on Bleakhouse.
Stream the album, here: https://kingyosef.bandcamp.com/album/an-underlying-hum
Based in Portland, Oregon, the prolific young artist/producer's past collabs include Youth Code and some of the biggest names in rap, including Ski Mask the Slump God. New solo album An Underlying Hum was engineered and mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou.
A series of seething bangers, laced with ominous melodies, An Underlying Hum's songs penetrate deep and haunt the skull for days; a mix of metallic hardcore bounce, industrial noise, ghostly ambience, and massive hooks. The album represents a deep dive into childhood traumas and a quest toward self-betterment, inspired by Yosef's time in therapy.
“A scathing onslaught of heavy hardcore chugs a la Code Orange and wire-sparking industrial-metal fuckery that recalls his collaboration with Youth Code.”
–Revolver
"Produced by Kurt Ballou, King Yosef combines industrial, heavy hardcore, nü metal and even bits of trap in a very natural way. Fans of Code Orange’s 'Underneath' in particular should direct their attention to King Yosef – the producer’s new album lives in the same heavy, mechanical universe that blends organic and machine heaviness."
–MetalSucks
"Pummeling industrial with hardcore aggression."
–BrooklynVegan
"A record that encompasses a rich diversity of musical styles... Post-hardcore slowly melts into a hypnotic alter-self, with moments like 'Echo' bringing to mind the more sentimental aspects of Code Orange."
–Revolver
"Produced by Kurt Ballou, King Yosef combines industrial, heavy hardcore, nü metal and even bits of trap in a very natural way. Fans of Code Orange’s 'Underneath' in particular should direct their attention to King Yosef – the producer’s new album lives in the same heavy, mechanical universe that blends organic and machine heaviness."
–MetalSucks
"Pummeling industrial with hardcore aggression."
–BrooklynVegan
"A record that encompasses a rich diversity of musical styles... Post-hardcore slowly melts into a hypnotic alter-self, with moments like 'Echo' bringing to mind the more sentimental aspects of Code Orange."
–PopMatters
"King Yosef has through his myriad releases and collaborations demonstrated a healthy disregard for the trappings of genre, as his work has moved freely across the realms of hip-hop, trap, metal, industrial, electronic, and all points in between. Now, he has announced the release of a new full-length album, titled An Underlying Hum, which sees him working with Kurt Ballou (Converge) and Steve Evetts (Sepultura, Deadguy) to delve into themes of childhood trauma and seeking to attain personal identity."
–ReGen
"A visceral concoction of hip-hop, metallic hardcore and industrial metal that uses both live and electronic instruments to launch a formidable and focused onslaught. Recorded and mixed by the inimitable Kurt Ballou, it strikes an excellent balance between both the processed and the organic, creating a massive sound that feels bleak, dystopian and futuristic on the one hand, and raw, feral and grounded on the other."
–Distorted Sound
"Ruthless and authoritative vocals... Ruminating guitars and brooding drum grooves."
–Boolin Tunes
"'An Underlying Hum' is a giant step forward for this prolific artist."
–Echoes and Dust
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