Blending emotive melodies with twitchy flows and ambient trap, KILLY is a master of vibes. Beginning with one-off releases in 2016, the Canadian rapper has fused vibey soundscapes with modulated vocals for songs that are mysterious and infectious. With its eerie keys, disembodied melodies and themes of disaffectedness and nonconformity, his breakout single “Killamonjaro” is a clandestine thrill ride. Meanwhile, Killstreak 2’s “Trust Nobody” is a bouncy reflection on loneliness and get-money aspirations. He’s a stylistic descendant of artists like Travis Scott, but his vocals are lither and his sounds are dreamier, making his sonic ID distinct in an era where melodic rap has long since been normalised. Putting his own sleekly dark twist on emo rap, KILLY has become a fixture of Toronto hip-hop.