In “Hip Hop Styles Flow Saucy,” his new release, the DJ Anwar Supreme, a k a Anwar Ibrahim, does just that. It was an affirmation of underground power and a reminder of hip-hop’s uncut roots.
From its opening beat, the song spews forth pure energy, the sort that reminds you of why hip-hop was founded on passion, truth and defiance. The production is soaked in classic underground influences, from boom-bap sensibilities to a modern flair. And DJ Anwar Supreme drapes his instrumental in head-nodding rhythm and a smidgeon of sonic grit, coming up with a beat that’s both backward-thinking and refreshingly forward.
Anwar’s voice comes across authentically, as if there’s a sense of lived experience packed into her delivery. “You’re not running after trends; you’re capturing the heart of hip-hop songwriting.” His flow on “Hip Hop Styles Flow Saucy” is confident, seasoned and saucy as all hell, seasoned by years yet still with enough hunger to spark new narratives in todays underground revolution.
Where this release is unique is in connecting eras. Younger listeners are going to be attracted by the energy and unapologetic vibe, while hip-hop heads of a certain age will instantly recognize the echoes of a culture maintained. DJ Anwar Supreme is reminding us that hip-hop is a living, breathing movement.
Based in Fresno, Anwar is here to prove that fire hip-hop doesn’t have to hail from a big city in order to leave a global dent. “Hip Hop Styles Flow Saucy” is a culture passing the underground torch to the next generation of listeners.
In a world where beat is released in buckets on streaming services, DJ Anwar Supreme rises above the clutter with substance and skill. “Hip Hop Styles Flow Saucy” is confirmation that hip-hop, done with intent, will stand the test of time.
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