SAINt JHN

It’s been years since we last heard from Carlos St. John. But the Brooklyn emcee hopped back on our radar this summer as SAINt JHN, and the two singles he’s released so far prove that he's spent the interim years wisely. The rapper hit us with the metallic “1999” in June, followed by the equally hypnotic “Roses” this month.

The new material is impressively complex: SAINt JHN’s hazy, heavy sound is both melodic and slightly devious, shifting between downtempo R&B vibes and futuristic metal clamor. It’s all shaping up to be a brilliant new venture for the artist, and one that was worth the long wait. - Pigeons and Planes

Born Carlos Saint John, the son of a preacher and one of nine siblings, rapper SAINt JHN is already drawing big-time hype over his first two singles “Roses” and “1999.” First making his mark as a songwriter for the likes of Joey Bada$$, Usher and Kiezsa, JHN is stepping up to take on his solo career. Dark, intense and enigmatic, the rising emcee is defined by his distinct style and lyricism. Breaking onto the Brooklyn scene with the backing of his GØDD COMPLEXx crew, SAINt JHN and Co. are set to drop their self-titled full-length mixtape very soon. - TIDAL

Singer/rapper S A I N t J H N just dropped "Dope Dealer," a low-end-heavy production that highlights the Brooklyn artist's echoing vocals and affinity for simple, sludgy melodies. - FADER