CHUCK II (pronounced Chuck Deuce, per a 2017 piece on Pigeons and Planes) was born in the DMV and moved to the Bay Area. Technically, this counts as a West Coast feature and a local write-up because of his roots. Hooray for artists growing and finding their successes at home and abroad. Today, we’re talking […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: August is a Special Month
Since I began this path as Speed on the Beat, I’ve usually released a project of some sort in August. Whether it was a remix project on Soundcloud, a Baltimore Supplier mix, or an actual album, I had to have an August release. Part of it is because I’m a Leo and I want to […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: C.Shreve the Professor Folds the Game on "Fresh Laundry"
We often find inspiration in the least-expected places. For SOTBMusic favorite C.Shreve the Professor, his latest drop comes from the fact that his studio has a laundry room on one side of it. The idea of washing and refreshing comes into play on the track, as Shreve takes many small things to bring himself closer […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Macntaj Has "Super Powers" to Deal with a Broken Relationship
Seattle artist Macntaj has blended trap production with poignant lyricism for a minute. His latest project, Trappy Gilmore 2, is no exception to this musical rule. The project is a bit off-the-wall, as calling it straight trap minimizes what Mac put down on wax. One of the tracks, “Super Powers,” features jazzy production, a ton […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Nellz GC is "Solid" on New Track
Nellz GC has quietly made a mark in the Baltimore hip-hop scene over the past few years. Today, he’s back with new music. Along with the track “Second Gear,” Nellz blesses the site with “Solid.” A three-minute freeverse, “Solid” shows Nellz flexing his lyrical muscles while still providing listeners with a bit of harmony in […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Virginia’s Miah Travis Remixes "K.R.I.T. Here"
One of the standout tracks on Big K.R.I.T.’s latest album, “K.R.I.T. Here” was a declaration of independence of sorts. That said, its Winans-sampling instrumental is prime for freestyling and remixing. Today, Virginia artist Miah Travis dropped his version of the booming intro. Ferociously attacking the beat and not taking much time to breathe, Miah gives […]
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