This SOTBMusic contribution comes from the ATL. Que Williams’ “Winning Issa Must” is a tasty jam that speaks on haters and perpetrators. The track, previously featured on BET Jams and on a few MTV series, has that radio-ready shine to it. But, it still feels organic enough that I rock with it. So, check it […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TylerTheCreator "Ain’t Got Time" for Foolishness in New Music
So, Tyler, The Creator hopped on an eclectic beat and spat some pretty dope lyrics. The focus on this one seems to be eccentricity mixed with trippy bars over some trippy production. I haven’t really listened to Tyler’s music in depth since before Cherry Bomb dropped. I gave CB a listen or two, but found it not […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Watzrealdamc Talks Mental Health in "My I.D. Pt. 2: Shadows"
As someone who deals with mental health issues throughout my life, I always give an ear to artists who are struggling with them as well. With that said, I got this track from San Francisco’s own Watzreal, “My I.D. Pt. 2: Shadows,” from my brother from another TOPE and I gave it a viewing. The […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Phillmysoul Asks His Love to Runtothemoon on New Track
Phillmysoul brings some ethereal vibes on “Runtothemoon.” The Neptunes-inspired track and visuals feature Phill desiring a love that takes him to another space and time. Produced by Gabe Niles (who you may remember from D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha”), the track is a thing of beauty. “Runtothemoon” is featured on the Faceinthecrowd EP, which can be checked out […]
Read moreSOTBMusic Retrospective: @SpeedontheBeat’s Baltimore Commercial Break
This August 17th marks the two-year anniversary of an album that I consider my favorite project to work on, even considering the background of it, Baltimore Commercial Break. Now, while I’ve talked a bit about the processes and the stories behind some of the tracks in passing, I’d like to take this time to really […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: @ChancetheRapper and @YoungThug Introduce Us to Big B’s
This one isn’t either Thug’s or Chance’s best work, but it’s catchy enough. That’s got to be good for something, right? Jokes aside, I’m not a big fan of the production on it, as it sounds…well, it sounds very “Soundcloud-like.” That’s to say that it has moments of dopeness, but it also feels like everything […]
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