‘You and I Are Polar Opposites’ is my favorite 2026 romcom anime so far. If it continues the good vibes, laughs and story? It may end up being my favorite from the 2020s, period.
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Cakes, Steaks, and the State of Baltimore’s NSFW Nightlife (From the Eyes of SOTB)
I ponder about The Penthouse Club’s new steakhouse, its potential impact on the Baltimore strip club scene, and how the Baltimore strip club scene has changed post-COVID. No, no nudes are here. Don’t ask. This isn’t THAT type of site.
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‘And Yet The Town Moves’ and Resetting Musically
I hate the term “comeback.” I prefer “reset.” May’s ‘And Yet The Town Moves’ was a reset and realization that I’m finally figuring out where my place presently is as the me I presently am. Musically, that is. There are still some other things I’m figuring out. Such is life.
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A Look Back at Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’
Michael Jackson is THEE GOAT. As such, THEE GOAT never missed. I’m Speed on the Beat and I support dope music in all its forms. 1979’s ‘Off the Wall’ is the epitome of that SOTB concept of “dope music in all its forms.”
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If I leave, that’s good enough for me (or “Hello, it’s Speed again.”)
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If you’re wondering where I’ve been over the last 18 months, read this (somewhat of a slog of an) explanation. Mental health happened, burnout happened, death happened. However, unless you biologically die, nothing’s permanent. Except me saying I’m not doing any more damned full-length albums. F that.
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Proclaim and LaRussell Want to “Start Again”
I love when hip-hop transcends all boundaries. However, I also appreciates when it acts its age. Proclaim gets incredibly personal on “Start Over.”
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