Latrell James’ year thus far has been one of successes. From the release of the anti-gentrification anthem “Tracphone” to his “Unrelease Party for a scrapped EP, the Boston native has shown that he’s definitely a voice folks should take notice of. In a crowded game, James manages to stand out by being relateable and approachable, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: NoFace, Rapper Presents "41Ten"
NoFace, Rapper’s Inkblots project has been a dynamic presentation. From the visuals to the songs to the BTS work, Face has put in work for this one. “41Ten,” his latest offering, is no different. NoFace hopped on this Derrick Pannther-produced track and talked about religion and how God walks with him. It’s a bit of […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: HS Returns with The Flood Vol. 2
True God and Shokus Apollo are two of my oldest friends. We’ve always been able to bond over the music, even when I made pre-Soundcloud rap beats and we all recorded in basements and dorm rooms. It’s been amazing to see those two grow their creativity to new levels, as they’ve matured as artists and […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Jewel. Skates in "Winter Wonderland"
DMV artist Jewel. is currently prepping for her new project Bambu Thoughts. To tide listeners over until then, she recently dropped the trippy track “Winter Wonderland.” Over a mesmerizing insturmental, Jewel. ventures into the world in search of the woman who’ll bring forth a bit of pleasure. It’s not exactly just something sexual Jewel.’s after, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Olumide Travels to Houston for "BaaggUP"
Olumide has been on a run, but the PG native has stayed humble throughout his ascension. He knows he’s on a level beyond some of his contemporaries, but he’s more focused on honing his craft and experimenting to keep things fresh. He’s not slowing down, even as he’s reaching some pretty lofty heights. His latest […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: see.francis Bares His Soul on "Grateful Dead"
see.francis always delivers when he drops new music. That much is a given. However, his newest track, the Air Kalo-produced “Grateful Dead,” takes things a bit further than usual. On this track, see spills his soul over a beat that gives me MBDTF energy with its utilization of somewhat distorted vocals to create the melody. That […]
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