SOTBNerdy: ‘Stranger Things’ Jumped the Shark. However, I’m Still Entertained
Let’s talk Stranger Things and jumping the shark. Oh, you were expecting a patented SOTB introduction (but it was me, Speed on the Beat). Um…let’s see. As a child of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, I fondly remember the site JumptheShark.com. A site dedicated to that point when series begin to tumble to their final resting […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: CHUCK II Speaks "Truth"
CHUCK II (pronounced Chuck Deuce, per a 2017 piece on Pigeons and Planes) was born in the DMV and moved to the Bay Area. Technically, this counts as a West Coast feature and a local write-up because of his roots. Hooray for artists growing and finding their successes at home and abroad. Today, we’re talking […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: August is a Special Month
Since I began this path as Speed on the Beat, I’ve usually released a project of some sort in August. Whether it was a remix project on Soundcloud, a Baltimore Supplier mix, or an actual album, I had to have an August release. Part of it is because I’m a Leo and I want to […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: C.Shreve the Professor Folds the Game on "Fresh Laundry"
We often find inspiration in the least-expected places. For SOTBMusic favorite C.Shreve the Professor, his latest drop comes from the fact that his studio has a laundry room on one side of it. The idea of washing and refreshing comes into play on the track, as Shreve takes many small things to bring himself closer […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Macntaj Has "Super Powers" to Deal with a Broken Relationship
Seattle artist Macntaj has blended trap production with poignant lyricism for a minute. His latest project, Trappy Gilmore 2, is no exception to this musical rule. The project is a bit off-the-wall, as calling it straight trap minimizes what Mac put down on wax. One of the tracks, “Super Powers,” features jazzy production, a ton […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Nellz GC is "Solid" on New Track
Nellz GC has quietly made a mark in the Baltimore hip-hop scene over the past few years. Today, he’s back with new music. Along with the track “Second Gear,” Nellz blesses the site with “Solid.” A three-minute freeverse, “Solid” shows Nellz flexing his lyrical muscles while still providing listeners with a bit of harmony in […]
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