Ryan Hemsworth Signs to Topshelf for First Album in Eight Years
Numbskull’s lead single, “One Step,” is out now
Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth has signed with Topshelf Records for his first album in eight years, titled Numbskull. The album, released on October 21, incorporates a diverse range of styles including trip-hop, electroclash, hyperpop, and rave music. The first single, "One Step," fuses Southern rap, UK hardcore, and punk influences.
Hemsworth explained that "One Step" was inspired by old Three 6 Mafia tapes and 90s UK rave sounds. He initially envisioned this eclectic mix would best fit a rapper, but soon connected with Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties, and began experimenting with other collaborators like Tegan and Sara, Nana Lourdes, Allie, and MSpaint.
The album also features a range of tracks such as "I Missed You More," "Toy," "No One Else," "Never Learned," "Atypical," "Winter Spring," "A Display of Emotion," "Breed," "Break," and "Shifting and Turning." Despite not announcing a headlining tour for Numbskull, it's confirmed that Hemsworth will be supporting George Clanton in November.
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