North Carolina-based artist JulesisDope is a mix between Kendrick and Backpack Drake with a bit of Chance for seasoning. That’s really the best way I can describe his sound and his new (to me) mixtape JulesIsDope Mixtape Vol Wun. It’s a hodgepodge of slinky vibes, harsh lyricism, and energy that mixes in that middle between […]
Read moreNew Visuals: @noreaga – "Moguls/Petty"
H/T goes to WSHH for this one. So, N.O.R.E. is back and hungry for the game, again. Who are we to say “nah” to new N.O.R.E.? Directed by Rich Blanco, the track(s) have that old school grimy-ass NY feel to them. But, instead of just relying on “old feels,” N.O.R.E. updates his style for 2016 […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @KuntryKali – "No Option"
This remake of Belly’s “No Option” feels like some mix of the DMV flow, some Tupac, and some Bone Thugs (with regards to the harmony overlays on the bars). The California native, after years of military moves, developed a “kuntry” flow that embodies his Cali swag, his DMV demeanor, and years of being on the […]
Read moreWas "Let Me Love You" Mario’s Peak?
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I’d discuss “Let Me Love You” a bit more, especially with its recent resurgence on the sing-a-long competition Greatest Hits. So, here’s my piece and peace with this track. Photo Credit: Billboard.com As stated and reiterated here, I’ve neither negative feelings nor positive feelings about Mario’s music. For […]
Read moreNew (to Me) Visuals: @BlueBenjiSleepy feat. Easy – "On the Run"
Baltimore is full of talented artists from all genres and subgenres. I got wind of this track via the folks over at MusicontheDot.com (check ’em out; I used to write for their NotBoomin site). Blue Benjamin Sleepy gives us a video with a story that seems all too familiar (he’s a young man trying to get […]
Read moreNew Music: @kelechief – "Part Three (Father Stretch My Bands)"
Atlanta-centric rapper Kelechi drops a “Father Stretch My Hands” take called “Part 3 (Father Stretch My Bands).” I’ll be honest. I was just expecting him to freestyle over the “FSMH” beat. But, thankfully, he took it a completely different direction, opting to sample Queen, Cold War Kids, and the aforementioned “FSMH.” Man, this is a solid […]
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