True God has been busy since our last discussion on the site. This past weekend, he dropped his first “live album,” The Soul Revue Experience. A concept album of sorts, SRE finds True spitting love, heart, and soul over more live instrumentation (and singing). It’s not your typical True album, as there’s less of a focus […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Libretto and BusCrates are Eternal Ridin’ on New Project
Libretto and Pittsburgh’s BusCrates recently collaborated for Eternal Ridin’, a project that’s distinct in its approach to discussing the struggle and oppression. It’s not doom and gloom, but it’s not celebratory of the predicaments, either. Instead, Libretto lays out his philosophies over Buscrates production about life, the game, and the new wave of so-called rappers. […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Anthony Danza Drops "At All Costs"
Anthony Danza dropped his 80s-influenced project The BBS Diaries today. To celebrate that release, Danza, who’s worked with artists ranging from Nipsey Hussle to Big K.R.I.T., recently dropped a dimly-lit, neon-tinged video for the title track, “At All Costs.” The griminess of the visuals match the “I’m doing this because I have to” mentality of the track […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Eso.XO.Supreme Cranks the Sexy to 11 on "Salt Water"
Eso.XO.Supreme has been one of my favorite indie artists for a while. His Weeknd-like vocals, when paired with his diverse songwriting, makes for a combination that allows for some good music. With his latest track, “Salt Water,” the Portland artist turns up the sexy to the point the beat has a sax solo from Eso’s […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: A.C. The Entity Drops Power of the Mind
Shoutout to Sto the Last Lyricist (a/k/a Big Sto) for putting this one on my timeline. A.C. The Entity has a sort of De La vibe to him, mixed with some Midwest boombap sensibilities and a bit of Del the Funky Homosapien energy as well. His latest project, Power of the Mind, is my first […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk "The London"
Young Thug, musically, aged like a decent-to-halfway fine wine. Controversial yet brave words, like I’m Eric Andre, especially considering I originally thought that the dude wasn’t all that good as an artist. In fact, I called him an appropriation of Heavy Auto-Tune-era Lil’ Wayne. But when I thought that, I was on some close-minded “I […]
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