Hailing from the bustling city of Blacktown, which sits right in the heartland of Western Sydney, artist and producer Isaac Puerile (pronounced Pew-rile) has long been a pioneer in his own right within the Australian rap scene. His latest EP ‘i hate you too’ forgoes the obvious next steps from an artist of his ilk by instead meshing elements of rap, pop, UK garage and his own distinctly raw approach to music-making, proving assuredly that he is unlike any other. The release marks a transition from the nihilism, self-destructive behaviour and unpolished musicality of his earlier work to a cathartic, refined hopefulness that has come from discovering his self-worth. With plenty of versatile releases under his belt, including the carefree youthfulness of ‘2012’ and rap bravado of ‘Lightwork’, Isaac’s unapologetic honesty and legitimacy gives listeners a reason to invest in his journey.
