A mix between Below the Heavens-era Blu with a bit of Murs and J. Cole thrown in after they spoke with Lupe. That’s what I’m getting from It’s Never Fair, But It’s Worth It, the latest eight-track EP from BlaccOut Garrison. The Minnesota native utilizes some jazzy instrumentals and emotive flows to showcase his story […]
Read more@TrueGodImmortal Presents UPN in the 2000s: Was It Really That Bad?
Long ago, I sat down in front of the TV in Baltimore, turned to channel 24, and enjoyed what I saw in front of me…for the most part. Whether it was Moesha, the awful Shasty McNasty, the putrid Homeboys In Outer Space, the middle of the road Malcolm and Eddie, and some others. While the […]
Read moreNew Music: @KuntryKali – "Dreamin’"
This one reminds me of something UGK would come out with if they were more ’70s funk-soul artists than hip-hop legends. It’s so damn funky. Additionally, the lyrics are on point and Kuntry’s flow just rides along with the beat so effortlessly.
Read moreWhat’s Your Addiction? – Exploring the Characters in @Jay_IDK’s Subtrap
This is a throwback piece that I wrote some time ago regarding Jay IDK’s 2015 release Subtrap. It has never seen the light of day–until now. It’s been said that everyone has their vices in life. Even the seemingly harmless ones, if obsessed about enough, can turn into an enveloping lifestyle. In Jay IDK’s Subtrap, […]
Read moreRejected: The Story of Ms. Pink Jacket, Part One
Welcome to a new feature on SpeedontheBeat.com called “Rejected.” In this series, I’ll open up even more than I usually do and talk about some times that I’ve been rejected, either by women or job/writing/rap opportunities because rejection only makes you stronger. Today, we’re talking my “legacy” with someone I’ll name later, in some way. […]
Read moreNew Music: @KuntryKali – "3 Shots of RedruM"
Got some new music from KuntryKali in my inbox over the weekend. Gave it a listen. I’m a fan. In this newest visual, he shows off his wordplay and variety of flows. Additionally, he displays, per the press release for this one, “his flamboyant steeze.” The track, if you want bars, has a healthy dose of […]
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