I don’t think I need to discuss my thoughts on JeRonelle’s sound. I’ve done that before. He’s amazing. I still believe that he should’ve won The Four, but we won’t get into that. His new track, “Feelings For You,” keeps that same energy we’ve come to expect from the Ohama-born, L.A.-residing artist. It’s a beautiful […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: D2X Wants to Enjoy Life on New EP
I’ve got to give a huge shoutout to Julie Stevens of FlowsForDays.com for hitting my inbox with this one. If you’re looking for underrated Midwest artists, she definitely has her ear to the pavement. This project is no different. Described as “Chicago’s finest wordsmith,” D2X‘s Enjoy Life EP does not disappoint. It starts out hard, with […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Eyedeal Bayano Drops an Around the Way Anthem
As is the case with a lot of UMD-matured rappers over the years, Eyedeal Bayano and I kind of have a history. Kind of. From performing at Juke Joints together (not actually together, but on the same “bill”) to having random “beefs,” our musical endeavors have intertwined at a few points. But, truth be told, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Revisiting NighLawn’s Purple Elixir
Almost two years ago, DMV (emphasis on the V) artist NighLawn dropped Purple Elixir, a project that I described as being “an emotional project that takes us on a ride through some of NighLawn’s darkest and brightest times.” Her vibe was before its time, as now you hear artists like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Shon Goner Returns with "Like This"
Often, as musicians and writers and the like, we’ll get so wrapped up in making dope music (or writing about it) that we don’t get as much time to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes just part of the creative process. Self-care is important, though, and we all need more of it. To hear […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Talking J. Cole and Bad Punchlines
You’re probably expecting me to, at some point, talk about Iggy Azalea’s new music. All I’ll say is that it’s butt-friendly. She has a booty, and she wants to world to know. Go her for being all body-positive and whatnot. Now that we’ve got that out the way, J. Cole freestyled over the “Oochie Wally” […]
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