Latrell James’ year thus far has been one of successes. From the release of the anti-gentrification anthem “Tracphone” to his “Unrelease Party for a scrapped EP, the Boston native has shown that he’s definitely a voice folks should take notice of. In a crowded game, James manages to stand out by being relateable and approachable, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: NoFace, Rapper Presents "41Ten"
NoFace, Rapper’s Inkblots project has been a dynamic presentation. From the visuals to the songs to the BTS work, Face has put in work for this one. “41Ten,” his latest offering, is no different. NoFace hopped on this Derrick Pannther-produced track and talked about religion and how God walks with him. It’s a bit of […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: HS Returns with The Flood Vol. 2
True God and Shokus Apollo are two of my oldest friends. We’ve always been able to bond over the music, even when I made pre-Soundcloud rap beats and we all recorded in basements and dorm rooms. It’s been amazing to see those two grow their creativity to new levels, as they’ve matured as artists and […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: TBOM2 Update and "The Shinji Mixes"
We’re about two months away from These Beats of Mine 2 and you’re probably wondering why there haven’t been many updates this month. Truth be told, I’ve taken some time away from crafting the project to deal with personal issues. The insurance system we have in place in America isn’t the best. It has its pluses, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Jewel. Skates in "Winter Wonderland"
DMV artist Jewel. is currently prepping for her new project Bambu Thoughts. To tide listeners over until then, she recently dropped the trippy track “Winter Wonderland.” Over a mesmerizing insturmental, Jewel. ventures into the world in search of the woman who’ll bring forth a bit of pleasure. It’s not exactly just something sexual Jewel.’s after, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: FREE Party Drops "LIMBO" from ‘GREY’ Project
While SOTBMusic is slowly, but surely, being phased out in this corner of the interwebs, there’re still flickers that keep me writing about dope music in all its forms. Largo, Maryland duo FREE Party is one of those embers. The first track from their Grey project, “LIMBO” sets the tone for the entire project. Both artists […]
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