I’ve had to run this one back a few times. Why? Simply put, it’s a great track with a lot of punchlines, metaphors, and bars. There are flame emojis throughout, as I used to say (every once in a blue moon), over the “Knock Knock” beat. In addition, these days, you can’t lose a random […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Benjmn Channels Cudi on "Complicated"
Don’t let the title fool you. There’s more to Benjmn than just channeling of Cudi on this track. His stamp appears on a slew of artists’ work. However, vocally, I get definite Cudi feels in the way he manipulates his vocals to showcase his grappling with inner demons. On the surface, it seems like a “oh […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TOPE Speaks on Being Faithful with Blu and Abstract Rude
Well, damn. Sorry for (light) cussin’, but TOPE just dropped one of the best songs of the year. Yes, I’m a Blu fan, but this one is just beautiful, as all three artists speak on what “faithful” and being such means to them. Plus, the gospel-heavy beat is a banger on its own. It’s like […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Some Thoughts About Papa Speed’s Boys
I have a penchant for including my kids in my music, however I’ve never really spoke on them being a motivating force for me to better myself and pull myself out of dark places. Even after including them on albums such as The Sorest Loser, I never really spoke on how they helped me become […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Sam Austins Aims to Be ROTY in New Double Single
Sam Austins went a whole different route on “ROTY,” a double single featuring the tracks “Fuccboi” and “Lil Baby.” The double single release comes after selling out a show in Detroit, and appearing with artists such as Post Malone and Black Milk. On the first track, he does “something for the kids.” On the second, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: I’ve Finally Dedicated a Song to My First-Born
If you remember my track history, I’ve never really talked at length about my first-born, Jovanni. It’s not because I don’t love him; he’s my first-born, and I have a love for him that’s not able to be measured. It’s just that he’s always been more of as a narrative device in my music (see: […]
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