I’ve been on the J.I.D. hype train for a minute, and I still believe that The Never Story was one of the most impressive debuts I’ve heard in a while. That said, he’s back, prepping for a new album and we’ve been given the latest scoop on the project. All I can say is “sheesh.” […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Newman Delivers From: Elminá
Elminá is a slave castle in Ghana, where North Carolina artist Newman’s family is originally from. This framework, specifically what it means to be free and what it means to be captive (and longing for freedom), help shape Newman’s newest project. The project was originally framed as letters from Elminá, with each track having a different […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Toniii and King Los Put Everything Out There for "On Everything"
Toniii makes his way back onto SOTBMusic for the first time in a little bit. This time, he’s bringing friends in the form of King Los. These two blend so well on this ominous-sounding production, as they leave everything out there. I mean, on a song called “On Everything,” if either artist didn’t give their […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Timi Tamminen Talks to Generation Zero
Timi Tamminen is an artist from the UK. I’ll be honest. I hadn’t heard much from Timi before this one. However, I’m glad I checked it out. It feels like Oasis and The Weeknd combined on a track to celebrate–and condemn–the fast, crash-and-burn lifestyle many millennials and post-millennials seem to live these days. It’s almost […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Gianni & Kyle Channel Ty Dolla Sign on New Vibes
Gianni & Kyle are a duo on the rise who smoothly combine hip-hop and pop in an original way. Think Shawn Mendes meets Ty Dolla Sign for an apt comparison. Initially starting their project in Maryland a few years back, they currently reside in L.A. and are gearing up for their first tour alongside Hoodie […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Revival of Speed (Rejuvenated)
So, it’s about that time: new SOTBMusic from SOTB. This one, “Revival of Speed (Rejuvenated),” shares a subtitle with True God’s 2014 track “Rejuvenated” and also draws some of its influence from that track. I woke up one morning not too long ago, and I felt a feeling I hadn’t felt since before Mama Young passed […]
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