I’ve got some new visuals on deck from TOPE. If you missed my review of the track proper, here you go. The visuals for “Never Told You” find TOPE on surrounded by the glitz and glamour of casinos while keeping a bit of melancholy about him. It’s an interesting juxtaposition, one that lends well to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: My Tribute to the Working Person, "Office Space"
I should probably start this off by saying I finally have a release date for Son of the Beast. It’s dropping October 24, 2018 (so in about one month). “Office Space” cover art As with any artist worth their weight in salt, I draw from personal experience when I create. From mental health awareness to dealings […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: J.I.D. Discusses Darkness While Downing 151 Rum
I’ve been on the J.I.D. hype train for a minute, and I still believe that The Never Story was one of the most impressive debuts I’ve heard in a while. That said, he’s back, prepping for a new album and we’ve been given the latest scoop on the project. All I can say is “sheesh.” […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Newman Delivers From: Elminá
Elminá is a slave castle in Ghana, where North Carolina artist Newman’s family is originally from. This framework, specifically what it means to be free and what it means to be captive (and longing for freedom), help shape Newman’s newest project. The project was originally framed as letters from Elminá, with each track having a different […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Toniii and King Los Put Everything Out There for "On Everything"
Toniii makes his way back onto SOTBMusic for the first time in a little bit. This time, he’s bringing friends in the form of King Los. These two blend so well on this ominous-sounding production, as they leave everything out there. I mean, on a song called “On Everything,” if either artist didn’t give their […]
Read moreSOTBHealthy: The Road to a Better Me
Photo on the left was from August 2016, the photo on the right is from August 2018 Hi, everyone. My name is Speed on the Beat. I could talk to you for days about my health (go listen to my albums, shameless plug). So, I’ll make this one shorter than it could be. If I […]
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