Hip-hop artist Erich Mrak – born in Ottawa and based in Toronto – impressed last year with “Float”, a lush success featuring gentle guitar work, brief brass samples, and soft synth adornments. Rather than the forced intensity of some hip-hop acts today, Mrak continues to opt for restrained melodic charm on new track “Think About It”, where rainy-day keys incorporate with chiptune-like synths that sparkle over Mrak’s serene delivery. Written by Erich, and produced by Bento (Erich’s in-house producer), the track is one of first of many releases Mrak plans for 2017. If this is any indication, he’ll be one of the genre’s top risers in short order.
