With so many great creatives in the Tampa Bay Area, I decided to start a series taking a look at some of the dopest collectives that make up the scene. To kick things off I am spotlighting Darkaire, a crew whose eclectic sound sets them apart from the rest of the scene.
Sage The Fox has got to be a top 5 emcee between both sides of the bay. Projects like “Genesis” as well as a slew of shows including his own show last year have added to Sage’s rise. His latest EP “Take A Risk” is getting heavy play in the streets, leading the way for his next full length effort.
THX, The production duo comprised of AJ Peterson and The Dreadful Doctor, help build the sound of the collective, especially with placements on “Genesis as well as a project of their own. I am really hype to see what the duos next project sounds like as well as what other placements they get outside of the crew.
Tall Paul Baby stays bringing them hits. With a more light hearted vibe, tracks like “Fuck Em We Ball” and “At The Bends” have become street classics. That’s not to say Paul can’t come with the bars, like on my personal favorite “Young Man”.
Open Culture, AJ Peterson’s other project when he isn’t doing solo work, is making some of the best lo fi rock in the area. Whether it’s their debut project “Blue” or their latest effort “Ataraxia”, the group is really making their own lane in the scene. With rumors of their next project dropping soon, hopefully fans can get some visuals off “Ataraxia” to hold us over until the next release.
With groups like Dyingoutsouth and others adding into the vide at various events and pop ups, it appears Darkaire is here to stay, doing it their way and not caring if you ain’t with it. Who do y’all want to see as the next collective featured on “Collective Spotlight”.