London-based musician Antoin Gibson creates music within the spaces of dark pop, grime, and political hip-hop. Meanwhile, Circum Sonus, the independent creative label founded and owned by the artist, takes its name from the Latin for “Surrounding Sound,” reflecting its immersive ethos. Through this venture, Gibson builds a space where sound becomes layered and immersive, reflecting a commitment to pushing creative boundaries. Recently, on October 1, 2025, Gibson released Diss Qualification. A political hip-hop and grime track critiquing hypocrisy, corruption, and the institutional systems that shape society.
From the start, the track strips production to its bare essentials, creating a sonic stage where every word demands attention. Furthermore, the minimal, almost ominous backdrop amplifies urgency and tension. Lyrics such as, “you must spend paper to get paper to make paper to spend,” condense systemic hypocrisy into a sharp metaphor, how money and resources circulate within a self‑serving structure.
Gibson pushes further with provocative satire in, “…a call to arms would be handled better by a global leader that is quadriplegic…” The surreal imagery functions as both biting humor and a critique of bureaucratic ineffectiveness. This mix of directness and provocation keeps the listener engaged throughout.
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Additionally, “when I finally rise to a position of power, you’ll be the first that’s fuckin’ fired,” delivers a concentrated burst of justified venom. These words transform the track into a manifesto of resistance. The satire, blunt language, and uncompromising statements make the lyrics both intellectually charged and emotionally urgent.
Finally, Diss Qualification emerges as a calculated, uncompromising statement that forces listeners to reckon with uncomfortable truths. Gibson turns this into an urgent reminder that action, not silence, shapes change.
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Figuring out my path while actively plotting ten others. Serious about my dreams with somewhat chaotic ambition. Will do anything for cats.
