Sam Austins went a whole different route on “ROTY,” a double single featuring the tracks “Fuccboi” and “Lil Baby.” The double single release comes after selling out a show in Detroit, and appearing with artists such as Post Malone and Black Milk. On the first track, he does “something for the kids.” On the second, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: I’ve Finally Dedicated a Song to My First-Born
If you remember my track history, I’ve never really talked at length about my first-born, Jovanni. It’s not because I don’t love him; he’s my first-born, and I have a love for him that’s not able to be measured. It’s just that he’s always been more of as a narrative device in my music (see: […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Latenit3 Bears His "Soul" on New Track
I’m not a big Trippie Redd fan. That’s why I was a bit skeptical of New Jersey-born, Virginia-raised Latenit3 and his track “Soul,” as its press release described it as Trippie-influenced. However, I’m always about expanding my musical horizons, so I gave it a listen. All in all, I liked it. It was moody enough […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Drex Carter Pays Tribute to a Fallen Friend on "Nandina"
One thing I can say about Drex Carter is that he’s incredibly in touch with his emotions. “Nandina” is no exception, as it features Drex paying tribute to a friend of his who was killed. The touching track, which features an interpolation of a famous Willy Wonka song (you’ll know which one), focuses on the positive […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Schama Noel Speaks on and to His Cohort on Millennials
Schama Noel delivers a poignant look at the world through a millennial’s eyes. As someone who’s on the older side of the millennial spectrum–I think–I appreciate what this album does and how it does it. From the samples to the Codename: Kids Next Door-inspired artwork, I’m here for it. Now, when you get down to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Siobhan Sings About "You" and Makes Them Feel Bad They Ever Left
Okay, so here I am, perusing through the interwebs because of an email I got. I’m minding my own business when I stumble across an IG feed with someone’s music. This someone is “Boston-raised, Brooklyn-made” Siobhan. She’s got a kind of Amy Winehouse-meets-Demi Lovato thing going on with her latest song, “You.” It’s poppy, but […]
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