Evoking Eminem is usually a good strategy if you’re trying to say “yo, I can actually rap.” That’s where “new age” rapper Wifisfuneral goes in this retort to Joe Budden. I liked it, but I really wished that it was a lot longer than a minute of bars and 40-something seconds of intro. The beat […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @chrisfrmkro – tipsy
Hat tips to DJBooth for introducing me to this track. Check them out if you don’t already for great analysis and articles on some of your favorite hip-hop-centric topics. The vibes on this track from St. Louis’ own chrisfrmkrø remind me of a young Lupe, even down to the flow and the happy-go-lucky-while-still-spitting-dope-lyricism abilities. Production-wise, the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JoynerLucas – Just Like You
Joyner Lucas gives us another look into his upcoming project with the visuals to “Just Like You.” The song, told through the eyes of children, gives us a look into their minds. Kids need role models that they can look up to, not people who don’t have their shit together. And that’s the main message […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @ImJeRonelle – New Kid In Town
JeRonelle reflects on his journey of relocating to Los Angeles with this heartfelt ballad, full of stirring Gospel-tinged vocals and emotional storytelling. This track brings to mind, for me, moving from Baltimore to PG County to attend UMD. While my move wasn’t as long as JeRonelle’s, the sentiment still is there. Because of that, I […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @RDFND – The Triptych EP
All I can say is that this blows a lot of stuff I’ve had on my desk (read: in my inbox) recently away. Shoutout to Joe Hova of HipHop-N-More.com and JoeHovasMF.com for posting this one on the timeline. Flows are tight and the bars are just…wow. Plus, the story I’m getting for this one is […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @AlOneTheRemedy – Good God Bad Business (Prod. @illmindPRODUCER)
You don’t do 1,100 posts often, unless you’ve got a team of 10-20 folks who are cranking out tens of posts a day. But, I’m not that–not yet, anyways. So, post 1,100 is important to me because you’ve all been riding with me since post one. Enough doting on myself. Let’s get into some music. […]
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