New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The emerging hip-hop artist known as Alex Sawyer has released his latest single, titled, "Relapse." The single is the most eagerly anticipated and significant official release from Sawyer to date, and stands to place him among the most popular rappers and singer-songwriters in the contemporary hip-hop genre. It features, in addition to Sawyer's own skills, the considerable talents of Tasie Lawrence. A track that mixes traditional urban poetry with elements of R 'n' B and electronica to a lesser degree, Alex Sawyer's "
Relapse" is accessible by music fans of many genres.
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Relapse" stands out among many other popular tracks in the rap genre in that its themes are interpersonal and less focused on the urban lifestyle. Its feel is brisk, cool and classy, with melodies that do not obstruct Sawyer's rapping and beats that emphasize bass lines in a way that is more complex than is usual in hip hop. These bass lines are very much a leading force in the song, not merely an accessory to the kick drum. "
Relapse" is a track that is certain to please fans of traditional rap, R 'n' B, hip-hop, house music, and other subgenres of EDM.
Alex Sawyer's multicultural ancestry is perhaps part of his diverse style and sound. He is Ghanaian, Finnish and English, and was born in Kent, England. His artistic interests are likewise mixed. He is largely known in the UK for his stage personality. He has been acting since the age of 9. He garnered international fame for his role as Alfie on Nickelodeon's popular TV series, "House of Anubis."
Sawyer's official bio states that he is currently living in London, and "studying with a view to reading engineering at university in the sixth form at a school in Wimbledon."
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Relapse" (featuring Tasie Lawrence) is available online worldwide beginning 27 November 2013.
The single "
Relapse" is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes or www.top40-charts.com for convenient purchase and download.