The British rapper Mz brought it into focus with this new song, “Wishing Wells.” With a ghostly, eerie atmosphere supporting him, he skillfully balances passion and lust with absolute precision, creating something that is both terse and lovely. With sincere lyrics and a catchy hook that will get stuck in your head for a while, Mz lets you see who he’s become as an artist and how ready he is to make his mark on the industry.
“Wishing Wells” is remarkably personal, and well, it should be; the unwavering approach and confident tone place him up there with some of the biggest acts in UK rap music, but his story makes the track sound uniquely intimate. For fans who don’t mind having a blend of old-school reality with the energy of today’s hip-hop, there should be plenty to enjoy in this record.
Mz’s rise has been slow going, though not quite unspectacular. His off-kilter persona has fascinated fans and media alike, as he marries introspection with groove and rhythmic invention.
"Wishing Wells" causes Mz to think that his voice is not coming down. Melding reflective storytelling with a gritty, no-BS delivery, he is truly making his mark on the scene and cites influences ranging from Skepta to Dave & Loyle Carner. Mz gets closer to defining the next wave of UK rap with every new song.