New York rapper Ka has carved out a small, unique corner for himself. As hip-hop beats get progressively more crushing, Ka's drums dissipate to the point of nonexistence. While young stars emphasize melody and play with tone; Ka raps with soft, careful, consistent phrasing. And as more rappers vault from unknown to ubiquitous behind a SoundCloud hit, Ka focuses resolutely on the creation o
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