Mok
are a six piece high energy Rap, Pop and Dance band from Brighton who were
formed in 2011. They are set to release their new single ‘Rufio’ on the 30th of March. A launch party will be
held at The Haunt in Brighton.
The band
has played at various festivals, including a headline slot at Meadowlands Festival and have shared the
stage with the likes of Dizzee Rascal,
Reverend and the Makers and Professor
Green.
It’s easy
to see why Mok have supported such a
variety of artists; because their music blends Indie backbeats with memorable
lyrics and rap. But ‘Rufio’ comes
across as so simplistic to begin with that it lacks sentiment. It isn’t until
the female front woman smashes out her vocals that the unforgettable hooks that
Mok are capable of emerge.
The
track’s build up leads to a combination of some of the best elements of
different genres, which is probably why the band has so many members; in order
to keep up with the varied styles. ‘Rufio’
also illustrates that Mok can
effortlessly play Rock, but the fact that they’re attempting to market their
own sound and flair is to be acknowledged.
Although Mok have clearly merged their influences
and inspirations to create something unique, the lack of emotion in their
lyrics and repetitive, cyclic nature simply doesn’t outweigh their obvious
passion in what they produce.
2/5
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