FROM ARTIST REP: Eso.Xo’s relentless ambition to create has given us a new project entitled, Monsters. With production from previous collaborators including, Stewart Villain and YoungFrenchy 808, plus new the introduction of Retro1 this cohesive unit sets a beautiful mood throughout Monsters. The vibes luring over the spacey, chill, downtempo beats provide a dark backdrop from Eso’s […]
Read moreLife as an Indie Artist, as told by @brainrapp
Photo Credit: @BrainRapp I asked indie hip-hopper and friend Brain Rapp to tell me a bit about his plight over the past few years. I also asked him to give some advice to others who may be thinking about pursuing an indie hip-hop career/passion. So, enough of me…Brain, take it away, my brother.Life as an indie […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @RockieFresh – "Still Watching"
Rockie Fresh delivers some trippy, censored, and creepy visuals for his new track “Still Watching.” I like the static-y approach the visuals have. They really reflect a paranoid and watchful eye atmosphere. Check out the track and its visuals below. If you rock with it, be sure to support it.
Read moreSpeed’s Production Corner: Some of My Favorite @BigKRIT Instrumentals
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Big K.R.I.T. fan. Since SpeedontheBeat.com became a thing in 2012, I feel that Krizzle has always been one of my most-covered artists, outside of myself. I still have the autographed copy of R4 that Drizzle Sez got me back in 2011, before K.R.I.T. became as noticed as he’s […]
Read moreRetrospective: Some of Speed’s Favorite Left Eye Verses
Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes is an underrated artist. When people usually mention some of the best “female MCs,” they’ll mention Nicki, they’ll mention L. Boogie, they’ll mention Eve. Essentially, people will mention a wide variety of artists. But, not too often will you hear people mention Left Eye’s contribution to women gaining recognition in hip-hop […]
Read moreDoes @TheWeeknd Seek Mortality?
A year or so ago, Yoh of DJBooth delivered a piece that gave an in-depth look into his theory about The Weeknd being a vampire. From “The Hills” to “Can’t Feel My Face,” there was an analysis that The Weeknd is now an immortal being who embraced his power by killing off his elders. This […]
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