While he eschews rap battles and diss tracks for a more relaxed approach, Marvin Game is nothing but ambitious and focused. The Berlin MC caught a taste for the hip-hop life after a trip to the States, where studio time with a crew of friends helped him cement his sound. It’s influenced by the US old school, but with a contemporary bent—boasts about clout or fame take a backseat to vignettes of a chill lifestyle set to tight beats. Game’s tracks also juxtapose breakneck bars with varied backing, from dreamlike synths to pounding drums and thrashing guitars, emphasising his duality and range.