Two things I’m a sucker for are dope samples and samples that come completely out of left field. Add that to some dope bars and you’ve got Joseph Chilliams’ newest track “Powerpuff.” The Powerpuff Girls-sampling track lays out why we should keep an eye on this young man’s progression. I’ll be honest. I haven’t heard much […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @MRCHEEKSLBFAM – The Lost Tapes (Prod. @9thwonder)
Yesterday, 9th Wonder dropped a mixtape from Mr. Cheeks. Don’t know who Mr. Cheeks is? For friggin’ shame, bruhs and ladies. If you don’t know who the man is, Google is a wondrous thing. The Lost Boyz are one of those classic NY groups that you had to be living under a rock (or not […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: @imdonneil – I’m Weak
RESPECT Magazine compared this song to something from D.R.A.M. To be honest, they’re not really off with that comparison. Don Neil’s “I’m Weak” is full of positive vibes and bouncy, dance-ready production. The Baltimore native’s song is about resiliency in the face of foolishness and that’s something I can get behind. Be sure to check […]
Read moreA Cathart About My Mother
As Drizzle would say, I’m going to cathart a bit about my mother and music and how they interact. This will literally be written up as I go along, with no real edits made. So, prepare for rambles. As many of you may know, it’s been two years since Mama Young passed onto the next […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TWONDONUC – Paradise Isn’t Free
From Artist: With guest appearances from Dessy Hinds from Pro Era, DJ Relly Rell, and JAG, TwonDon drops his second EP, Paradise Isn’t Free. Covering a lot more ground than his first EP, Stay Golden, Twon shares a lot more emotion, range, story-telling, and of course lyrical exercise on this one. With something for everyone, ‘Paradise […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @RandalWyatt x @5thSequence – Why Oh Why
TOPE sent this one over to me from Portland duo 5th & Wyatt. I’m getting some definite Slum Village vibes from this track. “Why Oh Why” speaks on some of the craziness going on in our world in a conscious type of way. I’m a fan of the laidback production on this one, so check […]
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