In the work of Ahmad Santa, tightly wound trap beats rub up against hard-swinging boom-bap and everything in between. It’s all bound together by the Egyptian hip-hop star’s throaty, quick-fire flow. Whether collaborating with Alfy on the mournful “Pronto”, dropping a guest verse on Blvxb’s unrelenting “Fajita” or making a solo cut, Santa can weave his lyrics around even the most frantic beats with inspiring energy, aggression and authenticity.