Coming off of his 2018 EP, Loverboy, ripmattblack’s 2020 resurgence dives deep into varying sounds and emotions. In contrast to his previous musical venture, we see a development in his style, having more confidence to branch out and doing it well. Happy Hour is an EP that does not conform to one specific sound but instead showcases ripmattblack’s abilities as a diverse artist. 

With the executive production of Take A Daytrip, the dynamic duo with a hand on some of the biggest beats of the decade, such as Mo Bamba by Shek Wes or Legends by Juice WRLD, Happy Hour is clearly no amateur project. Using their crisp and cohesive instrumentals as a catalyst, ripmattblack explores alternative and indie genres through sharp electric guitar licks, and modern hip-hop influences, taking a huge step towards defining himself as an artist.  Ripmattblack’s emotional vocal style is brought to life by these new influences and leaves us simply wanting more.

Furthermore, ripmattblack is not afraid to explore and express his emotions through music. His songs “You Love It!” and “Sore Loser” are lyrically complex and tell the story of living an unpredictable life and navigating through the music industry. In fact, the whole album explores a theme of uncertainty and not knowing which direction to take, whether it’s romantically, career-related, or personal. Meanwhile there are the uplifting counterparts “Lilac” and “Wonderland,”  showcasing ripmattblack’s more alternative-pop sound comparable to that of The Wallows. With versatility and ease, ripmattblack switches up his sonic atmospheres while a cohesively blending the EP together through his storytelling. 

Overall, Happy Hour is an energetic listen that is sure to keep your attention. Make sure to have ripmattblack on your radar and click below to give it a listen and experience it for yourself!

Coming off of his 2018 EP, Loverboy, ripmattblack’s 2020 resurgence dives deep into varying sounds and emotions. In contrast to his previous musical venture, we see a development in his style, having more confidence to branch out and doing it well. Happy Hour is an EP that does not conform to one specific sound but instead showcases ripmattblack’s abilities as a diverse artist. 

With the executive production of Take A Daytrip, the dynamic duo with a hand on some of the biggest beats of the decade, such as Mo Bamba by Shek Wes or Legends by Juice WRLD, Happy Hour is clearly no amateur project. Using their crisp and cohesive instrumentals as a catalyst, ripmattblack explores alternative and indie genres through sharp electric guitar licks, and modern hip-hop influences, taking a huge step towards defining himself as an artist.  Ripmattblack’s emotional vocal style is brought to life by these new influences and leaves us simply wanting more.

Furthermore, ripmattblack is not afraid to explore and express his emotions through music. His songs “You Love It!” and “Sore Loser” are lyrically complex and tell the story of living an unpredictable life and navigating through the music industry. In fact, the whole album explores a theme of uncertainty and not knowing which direction to take, whether it’s romantically, career-related, or personal. Meanwhile there are the uplifting counterparts “Lilac” and “Wonderland,”  showcasing ripmattblack’s more alternative-pop sound comparable to that of The Wallows. With versatility and ease, ripmattblack switches up his sonic atmospheres while a cohesively blending the EP together through his storytelling. 

Overall, Happy Hour is an energetic listen that is sure to keep your attention. Make sure to have ripmattblack on your radar and click below to give it a listen and experience it for yourself!