Moments in Timelessness

Jeunesse Dorée Album ∙ Rap ∙ 2025 Guy2Bezbar Guy2Bezbar’s 2025 mixtape , Jeunesse Dorée ( Gilded Youth ), is a compelling piece of contemporary French rap that simultaneously embraces and satirizes the concept of success. The title, traditionally reserved for wealthy heirs and the effortlessly privileged, is radically redefined by the Parisian artist. For Guy2Bezbar, the "gilded youth" are not those born into money, but those who have forged their own gold through the grit and perseverance of the street—a luxury earned through struggle, not inheritance. This dual perspective—one foot in the high-fashion world of Paris , the other firmly planted in the cités—is the project’s central, magnetic conflict.  Musically, Jeunesse Dorée showcases Guy2Bezbar’s dexterity across the spectrum of French rap. He effortlessly moves from the explosive, aggressive trap bangers like the lead single “Wagyu du Jap’” to more melodic, almost sentimental tracks like the collaboration with Aya N...

kalon Album ∙ Rap ∙ 2025 TopOppGen TopOppGen’s 2025 release, kalon , is a compelling and often unsettling document of modern emotional turbulence. By choosing the ancient Greek term for “ideal beauty” as its title, the album immediately establishes a profound and ironic contrast with its lyrical content, which largely navigates themes of despair, self-sabotage, and damaged relationships. This tension between aspiration and reality is the album’s defining strength, positioning TopOppGen as a voice articulating the silent struggles of a generation that seeks perfection while living through chaos.  Musically, kalon resides firmly within the emo-rap and hyperpop adjacent soundscapes that dominate contemporary underground rap. The production is characterized by short, sharp tracks with heavy distortion, pitched vocals, and melodies that are at once melancholic and intensely catchy. Songs like “ venom ” and “ numb ” utilize lo-fi textures and repetitive beats to create an atmospher...