British producer and illustrator S.Maharba of Ipswich Suffolk has been making quite a name for himself in the "underground" hip hop world over the last couple of years dropping several free downloads and a very well received ep on world around records. The beats he produces are dark and spooky most of the time. Sometimes industrial sounding, sometimes gangster, usually instrumental and often scattered with female vocal samples in various languages. Maharba always puts as much emphasis on the visuals accompanying his works as the audio, usually dealing with haunting vintage images of various mysterious women. Ultimately he brings a one-two punch of gloom-laden, atmospheric beats and stunning graphic design to the lineup.

This is without doubt one to watch. I reccomend you check out 'When I Go To Sleep', it's short but keeps demanding a replay. Download ALL of the abums this talented beat maker has created HERE.

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