Mike Melinoe has always been one to actively switch up his energy and seemingly reinvent himself through every song. Yesterday, he dropped the song “TESLA” with Austin, TX native Flizoshi and it’s a bit different from what we typically get from Mike. Sonically, it’s kind of post-trap meets early 2000s hip-hop, with its heavy bass […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Brain Rapp Flies on "Air"
A little while ago, Brain Rapp said that he was pushing his movement even further. Specifically, he stated he wanted/needed to push his music and movement outside of the DMV. Brain took on the role of a bird ready to venture out into the world. On “Air,” we get a continuation of that motif. Brain […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NishoSoul Offers Deliverance in New Visuals
NishoSoul promised us, in his January interview with me, that this year would see a lot more movement from him on the music front. With the…delivery (had to) of his latest visuals, “Deliverance,” he’s more than keeping his end of the deal. While “Deliverance” itself has been making its way through the airwaves for a few […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: C.Shreve Drops A Collection of Radio Edits
Well, this was unexpected. C.Shreve just earned even more of my respect. He just put together an album of radio edits of some of his songs for the more-sensitive ears among the crowd. Now, I’m all for cursing and saying exactly what you mean. However, it does get hard to introduce your children to an […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Eso.Xo.Supreme Gives Us the "Facts" On New Song
Anyone who’s ever been in a toxic relationship knows that it’s sometimes hard to acknowledge the toxicity and do something about it. On Eso.XO.Supreme’s new song, “Facts,” we’re given that same energy, but Eso realizes it and the grimness of the situation earlier than some and he’s about to do something about it. Sure, he […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Alan Z Dismisses Clout Chasing Culture on "Fortress"
Alan Z returns to SOTBMusic with the anti-clout chaser anthem “Fortress.” Yes, the song is deeper than just being against clout chasers, but you’ve got to admit that that’s a great hook. It’s not afraid to be different, while still embracing what makes a hit song in 2019. In a world of instant gratification and a […]
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