Noah23
Rapid-fire esoteric rap that weaves biological terms and occult theories into dense, melodic tapestries. A technoshamanistic journey for the deeply curious.
Rapid-fire esoteric rap that weaves biological terms and occult theories into dense, melodic tapestries. A technoshamanistic journey for the deeply curious.
Noah23 (Noah Raymond Brickley) is a foundational figure in the Canadian underground hip-hop scene, specifically within the 'Plague Language' collective he co-founded. His sound identity is defined by a 'technoshamanistic' persona, blending the rapid-fire delivery of Midwestern 'chopper' rap with the abstract, philosophical leanings of the Anticon-era indie rap movement.
His career arc is marked by extreme prolificacy, releasing over 20 projects that evolve from lo-fi, sample-heavy underground roots to more polished, melodic collaborations with producers like Factor and Blue Sky Black Death. Culturally, he serves as a bridge between the 90s indie-rap boom and the modern cloud rap aesthetic, influencing a niche of listeners obsessed with memetics and esoteric theory. Critical consensus highlights him as one of Canada's most underrated lyricists, praised for his technical proficiency and unique thematic vocabulary. For collectors, his early Plague Language releases are considered essential artifacts of the North American independent rap underground.
Shares abstract hip-hop, cloud rap (subgenres); lo_fi, sample_based, bedroom_production (production style)
Shares abstract hip-hop, indie rock (subgenres); lo_fi, sample_based, bedroom_production (production style)
Shares abstract hip-hop, indie rock, cloud rap (subgenres); sampler, drum machine, keys/synth (instrumentation)
Shares mysterious, restless, playful (moods); abstract hip-hop, cloud rap (subgenres)
Shares lo_fi, sample_based, bedroom_production (production style); rap, nasal (vocal style)
Shares mysterious, restless, playful (moods); lo_fi, sample_based, bedroom_production (production style)
Shares mysterious, restless, playful (moods); lo_fi, layered_dense, sample_based (production style)
Shares abstract hip-hop, cloud rap (subgenres); lo_fi, sample_based, bedroom_production (production style)
Shares surreal_abstract, abstract hip-hop, cloud rap, turntables (signature)
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