In the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, Lane Shuler has been flying quietly under the radar—until now. The songs he’s releasing now bring a music triple-threat to the table: impeccable production, razor-sharp lyrics, and big, bold sounds.

“No Man’s Sky” is a masterclass in fast-paced hip-hop that doesn’t hold punches. It’s a bass-heavy song with cunning lyrics delivered at breakneck speed, featuring an incendiary guest verse from Semaj Nu$ense Johnson and a vocal line by much-beloved Knoxville vocalist Alonzo Rogers.

If you’re bored of SoundCloud mumblers and dorm room production, Lane Shuler’s your man. On these tracks, listeners can hear the thump of every kick drum punch and feel the rumble of every 808. Each sonic experience is intentional, even surgical. Shuler’s tracks will fit your summer banger playlist right alongside MF Doom, Aesop Rock, and Black Thought. Thematically, Shuler paints vivid and abstract pictures, exploring themes of adversity and personal-growth, as well as embracing the urgency of hustling hard to create the life you want.