Wellp, this one is self-explanatory. Los gets on a theoretically “dumbed down” track and manages to elevate it past that level. The chorus is easily outshined by the verses, and those verses deliver some pretty sick punchlines–kind of like Bruce Leroy himself. Check it out below and remember to support dope music in all its […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SShinComics Delivers a Prelude to New Issues
I’ll cut the flowery crap down like a samurai. The best way to describe this project is dope. I know I throw the word “dope” around a lot. However, the reason why I do so is that I get some pretty tasty jams in my inbox/DMs. Therefore, I’ve got to share them with the world. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @ShwazeCollins Pays Homage to Bankroll Fresh in New Track
After keeping fairly quiet for nearly a year on the solo tip, Baltimore’s Shwaze Collins is gearing up to release his next project, Silver Surfer, due out August 14th. The project’s first single, “Bankroll,” serves as a tribute the slain Atlanta rapper and is produced by fellow Baltimorean Jayno Beatz. This also rings true on the rest […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Cassius_Tae Comes Home For The Summer in New Jam
“Summertime,” this ain’t. And that’s what makes Cassius Tae’s “Home For The Summer” work so well. It evenly discusses the positives and the negatives surrounding his return back to Chicago for the summer during his tenure at college. While there are joyous occasions, and there is fun to be had, there’s also turmoil. Sonically, I’m […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: @ReggiePr1me Invites Listeners to SWIM
DMV-based rapper Reggie Pr1me hit my inbox with this one recently. SWIM (or Songs Written In Maryland) is both a collection of DMV indie who’s who–with features from artists such as Super Nike Nando and Havana Seoul–and coming-of-age lyricism. The project is an homage of sorts to Pr1me’s upbrining in P.G. County, and the P.G. definitely […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: An SOTBInterview with @DJTonyDrake of Blue Geek Music
Following your dreams is something that can take a lot out of you, as it’s a long and winding road to success. However, when done correctly, new opportunities will always present themselves. I recently had the chance to sit down with such a dreamchaser, DJ Tony Drake, about his upcoming series The Indies.Drake is a […]
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