Infinite Sounds UK: Single Review: So Far Away by Cactus Corino and Rising Suns

So Far Away

Cactus Corino and Rising Suns

So Far away is the lead single from the new collaboration of London Wordsmith Cactus Corino and Australian production powerhouse Rising Suns. It comes from the forthcoming album Photosynthesis, which, like this single is heavily influenced by the 90’s Hip Hop sound.

For those not familiar with these names, let me give you a little background before heading into the single review.

With his roots in music going as far back as the playground, Cactus Corino came into the limelight with 2021’s Ridiculous, which featured partner in crime Kao, which gave him the chance to perform alongside the likes of Skinnyman. Being no newcomer to the music scene, it was the memories of Emceeing in his formative years that provided him with the inspiration for the recent EP ‘Playground Legend’. His wider influences from the streets of West London to the golden era age of rap have led him to have a string of new projects on the way which will feature a blend of 90’s era Rap and some more modern sounds.

Rising Suns are the duo of Onemore and DJ Mathmatics, who combined their talents during the time of lockdowns. Their work has already seen them release a project with O.C. (D.I.T.C) and Alyx Ryon (Maryland, D.C) and additional work alongside Nelson Dialect (High Focus). Their sound is very much that of the golden era, 90’s boom bap vibe which promises to be a treat for Hip Hop fans on the forthcoming ‘Photosynthesis’ with Cactus Corino.

Now you have a bit of insight into what’s coming, lets get into So Far Away…

You are immediately invited to get your head nodding by the banging drums and organ sounds, the added cuts just what is essentially a classic Hip Hop sound from Rising Suns. Cactus Corino drops lyrics that have this dual message, firstly, he states how far he is willing to go create music alongside Rising Suns, and this is the kind of music that will uplift and move the crowd. The second point made with in the lyrics is that it is important go that extra mile to do what you need to do and yeah, that might mean stepping outside of your personal comfort zone but, only by pushing the boundaries can we really know what we are capable of.

So Far Away is electric introduction to what is to come from Cactus Corino and Rising Suns. Doing what Hip Hop does in breaking down boundaries and spanning the globe, these guys once more show the strength of Hip Hop in uniting people from across the globe. In fact, you could say that is a hidden meaning that is built into the music, you might be separated by miles but, in truth, borders and oceans can’t stop the Hip Hop Be Bop, sound or the unity it brings.

So Far Away is out now and keep watch for the album Photosynthesis, coming soon…

My Huge thanks to Benson Hedges for sending this one my way.

On that note,

I’m Out,

Steve

LINKS

Cactus Corino Socials and Streaming:

https://www.instagram.com/cactuscorino/

https://soundcloud.com/reuben-conroy

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0acpUqmv9aoUeppFfSGLhE

https://www.youtube.com/@cactuscorino

Rising Suns Socials and Streaming: