ANXT may’ve “came off the [slave] boat [and] still can’t stay afloat.” But, that’s not stopping him from trying to uplift his people in this new track. Backed by traditional sounds, the Chicago native effortlessly speaks on his people’s past, their hand in creating our society, and how he plans to help us all reach […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Pat2tharick and @roysus_christ Tell Us It’s A Go in New Track
I got this one in my inbox from Joe Hova, who’s been hitting my ears and eyes with some dopeness recently. Pat Ambrosio and Roy The Savage are New York-based rappers who let their friendly bond create some dope music. The production on this one draws you in while the lyrics ride effortlessly and just […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TheCouny Tell Creepers to Go Home (Roger) on "Sister Sister"
Charlie and Sleezy channel their inner soul singer (read: more like Andre 3000 on “Hey Ya” than John Legend on “Ordinary People”) on this new 90s-embracing track. What you won’t do to these fellows is call their momma about some stupid shit. Those are simple rules to live by, yes? If not, then you must […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @itsTOPE Samples Dom Kennedy in How I Know Visuals
I’m proud of TOPE, as he’s been consistently improving his craft in the short time I’ve known him. This one is no exception as the “summertime in Cali”-themed single also doubles as a how-to guide for other indie artists. Over a pretty sick instrumental from Zach Striar, TOPE delivers some of the dopest bars I’ve […]
Read moreSOTBMusic Retrospective: @HerFavColor x @ExileRadio – Below the Heavens
During this SOTBMusic retrospective, I’m talking Blu’s debut album with Exile, Below the Heavens. However, instead of going through track-by-track, I want to talk about its impact on me as a person and an artist. Somehow this album is still underrated and I hope that my thoughts on it will introduce at least one new set […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @K1NGELJAY and @TheOnlyDGut Dance Like No One’s Watching in New Visuals
I can’t really speak much on the origin of the collaboration between D-Gut and K1NG ELJAY; I’ll leave that to you to read on Joe Hova’s site. But what I do know is this: the nostalgia gods shone brightly on this one. From the feel-good energy, to the iPod-esque imagery, down to the sample used (Funkadelic’s […]
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