Let’s take a second and play a guessing game. And honestly, I don’t know if it’s fair to call our answer a throwback. But it’s Thursday, so…I don’t make the rules.Not too long ago, a young man with the confidence of a king took the R&B game by storm. He ruffled numerous feathers with his […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Dolla$ignDunn and TwonDon Present ‘Summertime in Jersey’
Making a summer-centric song can be a daunting task. For every “Summertime,” you have…well, a lot of forgotten songs. Making a summer-centric project can be even more so. Then, you have an entire collection of songs to attach a vibe to and to keep from being overly on the nose. And while it’s too early […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Drops "How This Feels"
R.LUM.R has bubbled up for a while. The newly-signed Island Records artist has returned to SOTBMusic with a new drop. “How This Feels” is the first track off R.LUM.R’s debut album, and it shows a commitment to his roots, but a deeper maturity. Serving up vulnerability on a platter, R.LUM.R. doesn’t want to have his […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: JeRonelle is ‘Vulnerable’ on New EP
JeRonelle has been one of my favorites for a while, before he amazed on The Four. The Nebraska native’s voice is powerful, his songwriting is great, and his presence is excellent. His latest project, a shorter release entitled Vulnerable, shows JeRonelle doing exactly what the title suggests. The project also seems to highlight the evolution […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk YTK’s ‘Berea’
YTK is a Baltimore-born-and-raised rapper’s rapper mixed with a lo-fi-like vibe. The young man provides lyricism for days, while also opening up in his music. He clearly understands hip-hop, especially since, according to a DJBooth interview, he’s been rapping since nine. Saying he’s “like XYZ” is a bit derogative, as he’s forged his own sound […]
Read moreHas The King Gone Astray?: An SOTBMusic Review of ‘K.R.I.T. IZ HERE’
When you drop a classic (or a work of art), fans and detractors alike await your next moves like a hawk. For Big K.R.I.T., after 4Eva is a Mighty Long Time, we saw a quiet period then spurts of work. It almost felt like he was reminding us that he was around because, well, forever is […]
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