Establishing the mood with dimensional riser and astral bells, MUNZER opens Cold Stone with cerebral, metaphorical lyricism with reference to his lived experience and a past relationship. We immediately connect with the high emotional quotient that transpires, and the authentic depth that MUNZER manifests with his words.
The soundscape is giving an emo-trap energy, reminding us of Kanye West‘s iconic yet underrated album, 808s and Heartbreak. Speaking on the releases, MUNZER confesses, “This song is about my personal experience with a relationship breakup that left me broken. I know of many people who can relate to this song, so it then became a tribute to those who gave their entire heart, and by the end, were left with a cold stone.”
We love the refined use of autotune, and the mix lends itself to a mirror for the emotions that MUNZER is bringing to life with his prose. We learn that Cold Stone was produced with BULLZEYE BEATS producer Johnny BULLZ who decided to utilize the auto-tune sound, whilst MUNZER wanted to bring to life a more organic energy. The balance here feels perfect!
MUNZER, from Mount Druitt in Sydney, is rising fast in hip hop, alternative hip hop, and pop. Influenced by legends like 2Pac, 50 Cent, and Pop Smoke, his sound mixes gritty beats with smooth hooks. Since his debut in 2014, he’s lit up stages at major Sydney events like Blacktown City Council Festivals and Street University, earning a name as a powerful live performer. He’s also made radio appearances, from Sound Cartel in 2016 to Koori Radio in 2023. His 2017 Coast to Coast Live show in Melbourne helped him reach wider audiences.
We have been following the star’s rise, and previously featured his zeitgeist, seductive sound on bass heavy anthem, What’s Your Zodiac Sign, Supernova, and Keep It Real! We have added Cold Stone to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream MUNZER‘s growing discography!