Supersci crafts a sound that feels like a warm wool sweater on a crisp Scandinavian evening. Their music is deeply rooted in the golden-era boom bap tradition, but it is filtered through a uniquely northern lens that favors melody, organic instrumentation, and a certain quiet dignity. The production is rich with the crackle of old vinyl, featuring elegant piano loops, walking basslines, and crisp, unhurried percussion that invites a gentle head-nod rather than a frantic dance.
What truly sets them apart is the 'Flyphonic' production touch. By blending traditional sampling with live multi-instrumentalism, they achieve a texture that is both dusty and polished. The interplay between the emcees and the soulful, often female-led vocal hooks creates a narrative depth that feels more like a conversation than a performance. It is hip-hop that respects the silence between the beats, often evoking the vast, pine-filled landscapes of their Sundsvall origin.
Start with 'Pinetrees on the Pavement' to hear their definitive statement on urban life meeting rural roots. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the sophisticated jazz-rap of the 90s but wants a version that feels slightly more introspective and atmospherically distinct.
Supersci, formerly Superscientifiku, is a Swedish hip hop group, composed of rapper Mr. Noun, rapper/producer Arka, rapper/singer Remedeeh, multi-instrumentalist/producer Erik L and DJ Observe. They hail from Sundsvall, Sweden. Arka and Erik L are also from the production team Flyphonic. Their debut EP, Soundvalley, was released in 1998. Their second album, Timelines, was nominated to receive the P3 Guld award for "Hiphop of the Year" in 2011.
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Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); contemplative, nostalgic, soulful (moods)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
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Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); contemplative, nostalgic, soulful (moods)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); contemplative, nostalgic, soulful (moods)
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