Today, I got to hear something pretty awesome. That awesome comes from none other than Shon Goner, who recently gave us a cover of XXXTentacion’s “Moonlight” from ?. It goes, plain and simple. I do wish that Shon gave us a bit more in the way of interpretation. However, sometimes it’s better to let the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Ikey Drops "Billie" Visuals
A few months back, I discussed Ikey’s “Billie” track. This week, we finally got the visuals in full for the song and they don’t disappoint. The visuals start off with Ikey surrounded by goats, fitting since he’s trying to be the GOAT. From here, we get taken to a corner store chill session, full of […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Ciscero and Black Fortune Talk Vices on Bite Down
Is giving in to your demons worth it? Is drinking that one last shot of Henny worth the headache? Is getting with that one girl in your phone worth potentially losing it all? Is hitting the block when you know you could be doing something else, something more productive and less destructive, with your time worth […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Drops With My Words
R.LUM.R makes his way back onto SOTBMusic with his latest track “With My Words.” I like the poppy energy on this one, as it still allows R.LUM.R to vocalize his thoughts while still being a bit dance-able. Additionally, the lyrics are something you can empathize with. I’m sure everyone reading this has struggled, at one […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Scooty Shows Her Difference on New Track
I’ll go ahead and get it out the way now. Scooty reminds me of a mix between Jhene Aiko and Noname, in how she blends her lyricism and her voice together, using them as an entire instrument. Produced by TOPE, another SOTBMusic mainstay, “The Difference” is a great introduction to the Houston-born artist. The track displays […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Discussing Lupe Fiasco’s DROGAS Wave
Lupe Fiasco walked in a game of shady dealings, label execs, and fan demands so other artists could fly. Take any “conscious” rapper that’s come out strong over the past ten or so years since Lupe’s Food & Liquor dropped and you’ll see Lupe’s fingerprints all on their DNA. Yes, that includes down to Kendrick […]
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