Seattle artist Macntaj has blended trap production with poignant lyricism for a minute. His latest project, Trappy Gilmore 2, is no exception to this musical rule. The project is a bit off-the-wall, as calling it straight trap minimizes what Mac put down on wax. One of the tracks, “Super Powers,” features jazzy production, a ton […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Nellz GC is "Solid" on New Track
Nellz GC has quietly made a mark in the Baltimore hip-hop scene over the past few years. Today, he’s back with new music. Along with the track “Second Gear,” Nellz blesses the site with “Solid.” A three-minute freeverse, “Solid” shows Nellz flexing his lyrical muscles while still providing listeners with a bit of harmony in […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Dolla$ignDunn and TwonDon Present ‘Summertime in Jersey’
Making a summer-centric song can be a daunting task. For every “Summertime,” you have…well, a lot of forgotten songs. Making a summer-centric project can be even more so. Then, you have an entire collection of songs to attach a vibe to and to keep from being overly on the nose. And while it’s too early […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Drops "How This Feels"
R.LUM.R has bubbled up for a while. The newly-signed Island Records artist has returned to SOTBMusic with a new drop. “How This Feels” is the first track off R.LUM.R’s debut album, and it shows a commitment to his roots, but a deeper maturity. Serving up vulnerability on a platter, R.LUM.R. doesn’t want to have his […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: JeRonelle is ‘Vulnerable’ on New EP
JeRonelle has been one of my favorites for a while, before he amazed on The Four. The Nebraska native’s voice is powerful, his songwriting is great, and his presence is excellent. His latest project, a shorter release entitled Vulnerable, shows JeRonelle doing exactly what the title suggests. The project also seems to highlight the evolution […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Huey Briss is "Expected" in the Game
Maybe I’m showing my old age or potential musical ignorance with this statement. I don’t really know much about who Huey Briss is. Google is your friend, though, so I discovered that the Long Beach native has been busy for a minute with tracks and projects. He even has a boombap-esque project out called Black […]
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