Rap collective Nuxsense have spent the last couple of years making their name in the Dublin rap scene, dropping a rough mixtape and a handful of loosies along the way. Hueco Mundo, the debut solo project of group member Luthorist, offered the most complete blueprint of their philosophy. This is hushed trap cut with mellow trance; abstract sci-fi mixed with urban noir. There’s not a single stale element in producer Sivv’s late-night soul-noir, whether it’s spooky synth whooshes and music-box plinks (Wafer) or wavy keyboard riffs and muted drums (Saucer). Luthorist has a hypnotic rhyme style that may be chilled to the point of near-drowsiness, but it doesn’t stifle his ability to produce pleasing hooks. Hueco Mundo doesn’t just spotlight its leading man’s strengths, but sets a high bar for the crew he rolls with.
