Every year, people talk about turning the page — out with the old, in with the new. That’s exactly why January is the perfect moment for fresh voices to make themselves heard. On richtheloner’s ‘Underground Freshman Cypher 2026 – Taipei,’ seven emerging MCs grab the spotlight and show listeners what the next generation is about.

Rather than the traditional one-beat cypher where everyone trades bars back to back, this project flips the format. Each artist performs their own track solo on a rooftop, bathed in a moody red light. The stripped-down setting gives the cypher an intimate, almost cinematic feel, allowing each rapper space to fully show their personality and sound.

PHIL COZY sets things off casually with an intro scene sipping bubble tea before sliding into a melodic performance. LOBO SLASHEMALL has a strong presence, even pulling up with a custom shield stamped with his logo. BABYGRAPE stands out with a distinct voice and a fuzzed-out beat that cuts through a cypher filled with static-heavy production. SEVENMIND and LIL RICK BABY also show flashes of real potential, hinting at where their sound is evolving to.

Taken as a whole, ‘Underground Freshman Cypher 2026 – Taipei’ is a reminder that Taiwan’s underground scene is alive, experimental, and in good hands, especially for listeners willing to keep an open mind.

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