Medhane Medhane Olushola, known mononymously as Medhane is heading from Brooklyn. He has been co-signed by Earl Sweatshirt and has even collaborated with him.
„On the new record, his verses scan like daydreams strung together during a long subway ride, while the production recalls the crate-digging beats of A Tribe Called Quest. In other words: some New York shit. Medhane is an everyman, and his thoughts are both personal and relatable, whether he’s rapping about conversations with his mom, getting out of spiritual ruts, or the importance of his community. Cold Water is rooted in pain, but it’s not hopeless. It’s a coming-of-age story that could resonate with any black kid. “Everyone has an experience of their own,” he tells me. “This is where I’m at.” – Pitchfork