I have, in my “hands,” a quick lo-fi ditty from Chicago artist Tomcantsleep. Tom, who’s prepping for his upcoming album Can’t Sleep, hit me with this one in an effort to bring some attention to what he’s doing. In other words, it’s the first single off the album. “Sunday Fun Day” is a lyrical barrage. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @AzealiaBanks Takes Listeners to Treasure Island
Guys, I’m conflicted. Azealia Banks has bars and can sing her hind regions off when need be. She makes solid music to dance your pain away while still getting a few thoughts in there. It’s just something about her troll-esque nature that always makes me second-guess checking her music–even if/when she’s speaking truths. It’s actually […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @NishoSoul Is Back with "Hold You Down"
The “I Got You, Homieloverfriend” track is a part of hip-hop history as much as boombap and mob ties (no, not those “Mob Ties”). It’s a critical part of any artist who’s worth their weight in salt’s repertoire. Regardless your affiliation or orientation or what have you, we all need love and we all want to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @53_Deep’s WE$ Gives a Breath of Fresh Air
You’ve got to have balls and bars to hop on a Skyzoo track. The way that he flows and breathes life into beats and lyrics is top-notch. In other words, ain’t no half-steppin’. Thankfully, for our listening pleasure, DC artist WE$ of the collective 53 DEEP has both the chutzpah and the lyrical intuition to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @bless1music Says There’s "No Looking Back" When Striving for Excellence
Chicago MC Bless 1 is back with a vengeance on “No Looking Back.” Over a simple melody, he speaks truths into existence and abrasively reenters the bars scene. It’s a thing of beauty, truth be told. I mean, the brother’s not put out any bars-related material in years–instead opting to learn and master the production […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @phz_sicks Wants to "FIU" on New Track
Part club-banger, part Black People Magic anthem, “FIU” (or “F*** It Up,” if you’re nasty) is PHZ-Sicks’ new track. It’s kind of a mix between “Black Bonnie” and “Nice For What,” but feels completely organic in mixing the vibes. It’s celebratory and beautiful and all the other great adjectives you’d use to hype up a […]
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