While Drake isn’t the first guy to place our beautiful Black queens and princesses up in the clouds and affirm that they’re awesome (even though, for real, the fact that that “needs” to be a thing is troubling in its own right), Drake is the one who placed a lot of folks people–especially young women–seem […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IAmCardiB and @ChanceTheRapper Live Their "Best Life" on New Track
Friday saw the release of Cardi B’s official first album, Invasion of Privacy, and truth be told? It’s a good-ass album. It has a lot of energy that feels straight 90s “femcee” rap while still maintaining the edge and comedic moments that’ve made Cardi B one of the artists people love to watch/love to hate […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BIGHOMIESTONE Comes with the Thrilla in New Track
Kiari The Stone drops the first new track from his upcoming BIGHOMIESTONE mixtape. It’s a bossy, in-your-face track that is melodic as hell while still having lyrical prowess within it. This one is different, in some ways, from his PRMSLND project from last year. However, we’re definitely seeing some growth while still seeing what makes […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IgniteMindz Works with Wife Kayla Marie & Mike L!ve of FTO for "Smooth" Jam
I got this one in my inbox from NC-based artist Ignite Mindz, who hit me after seeing some of the positive vibes I’ve sent regarding stuff from C.Shreve the Professor. Great minds think alike, eh? Anywho, I got into this one because of the story behind the cover art; the deejay in the cover art […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JusXJustice Delivers Move Around Visuals
We’ve got some new visuals from JusXJustice. This time, we’re given the treatment to the outro of Blacklight, a little ditty called “Move Around.” Check it out below and remember to support dope music in all its forms.
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @GarrisonElijaah Drops Some Fire on New Track
Garrison Elijaah is an artist I’ve followed for years, since he first hit my DMs with music as BlaccOut Garrison. And to see his evolution, it’s a thing of beauty. He’s a lot more confident on his tracks, his bars–while always dope–have evolved as well. Additionally, his ear for beats has improved. Overall, he’s better […]
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