SOTBMusic: JeRonelle is ‘Vulnerable’ on New EP
JeRonelle has been one of my favorites for a while, before he amazed on The Four. The Nebraska native’s voice is powerful, his songwriting is great, and his presence is excellent. His latest project, a shorter release entitled Vulnerable, shows JeRonelle doing exactly what the title suggests. The project also seems to highlight the evolution […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk YTK’s ‘Berea’
YTK is a Baltimore-born-and-raised rapper’s rapper mixed with a lo-fi-like vibe. The young man provides lyricism for days, while also opening up in his music. He clearly understands hip-hop, especially since, according to a DJBooth interview, he’s been rapping since nine. Saying he’s “like XYZ” is a bit derogative, as he’s forged his own sound […]
Read moreHas The King Gone Astray?: An SOTBMusic Review of ‘K.R.I.T. IZ HERE’
When you drop a classic (or a work of art), fans and detractors alike await your next moves like a hawk. For Big K.R.I.T., after 4Eva is a Mighty Long Time, we saw a quiet period then spurts of work. It almost felt like he was reminding us that he was around because, well, forever is […]
Read moreThe Harmonious Saga: FootsXColes Break Down Origins and the Journey to ‘A Happy Home’ in Exclusive Interview
FootsXColes with all collaborators of the project. Courtesy of Ahriel Nari. In the beginning of our conversation–after a couple of rescheduled times, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure photo edits on Facebook and Instagram, and configuring the technology for all participants involved in the virtual interview–Maryland’s coolest musical duo and I chopped it up about our thanks […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Huey Briss is "Expected" in the Game
Maybe I’m showing my old age or potential musical ignorance with this statement. I don’t really know much about who Huey Briss is. Google is your friend, though, so I discovered that the Long Beach native has been busy for a minute with tracks and projects. He even has a boombap-esque project out called Black […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Your Old Droog Takes Listeners on a Ride with ‘Transportation’
I’m late on this, but I’ve been dealing with some things. I remember when people thought Your Old Droog was Nas. I also remember when the internet lost its collective shit when they found out he was really a white dude who could rap his ass off. Time flies. Five years since that reveal, I’m […]
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