Maybe I’m showing my old age or potential musical ignorance with this statement. I don’t really know much about who Huey Briss is. Google is your friend, though, so I discovered that the Long Beach native has been busy for a minute with tracks and projects. He even has a boombap-esque project out called Black […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Your Old Droog Takes Listeners on a Ride with ‘Transportation’
I’m late on this, but I’ve been dealing with some things. I remember when people thought Your Old Droog was Nas. I also remember when the internet lost its collective shit when they found out he was really a white dude who could rap his ass off. Time flies. Five years since that reveal, I’m […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Latrell James Drops ‘Still’ EP
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, […]
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