Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge - Genesis Owusu (2026)
Owusu’s 2023 album Struggler was one I really liked (though I guess I didn’t have much to say about it when it was my listen of the day).
While he’s an excellent rapper who could turn in straight rap or grime albums and clock out, Owusu has a wider vision for what he’s doing. There’s plenty of soul, pop, and rock influence here that make the tracks fresh and original.
It’s never particularly angry, but it can be emotionally bruising in places just from the urgency of the delivery and the intensity of the music.
There are also great laid-back moments that you can just fade out to.
I’m expecting this will be on my favorites list for 2026.
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While it’s partly just my own proclivities–they’re one of my favorite bands–I’ve gotta think you’ll also like TV On The Radio if you’re into this. They do a similar fusion of rock, soul, and hip hop.
