In this world, contrary to belief, quite a few things are certain. One of these things is the age-old debate between playing the field and settling down. We’ve all had it and, depending on our mood/situation (while we’re single), we may sway to either side. Sometimes, you just want to see the world. Sometimes, you […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Alan Z Dismisses Clout Chasing Culture on "Fortress"
Alan Z returns to SOTBMusic with the anti-clout chaser anthem “Fortress.” Yes, the song is deeper than just being against clout chasers, but you’ve got to admit that that’s a great hook. It’s not afraid to be different, while still embracing what makes a hit song in 2019. In a world of instant gratification and a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Mike Melinoe Returns with Oo
Mike Melinoe starts out his latest project with a lot of bass, a little bit of oral, and menacing lyricism. A hell of a way to start, yes, but it sets up what unfolds over the rest of the 25-minute project, Oo. On this one, we find Mike battling against himself and others for a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @MIKEMELINOE Leaves A Dope "VOICEMAIL" on New Track
Mike Melinoe returns to SOTBMusic with some new vibes. It’s a bit more “traditional” in some ways, specifically the way the verses are set up. However, he still manages to take a “traditional” rhyme scheme and crank out a dope track. Said track is mostly about what he wants/needs to do with a special someone […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @OfficialJaden is Searching for Diamonds in New Track
Say what you want, Jaden Smith is finding his own wave and sticking with it. Either through his rappity-rap bars or his XXXTentacion-esque sing-songy vibes, he’s proving that he’s diverse and evolving constantly. This is the case with “Diamonds V1,” a spacey track that features the artist floating over an instrumental speaking on his desires, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @kittaveli Introduces Us to Her Miami Garden Club
I would be lying to you if I said that I understood this video the first go-around. I loved Kitty’s voice and her lyrics were simple but complex. However, the glue-to-glitterbomb-to-blood (I think) transformation in the video didn’t take me off guard as much as it had me scratching my head. Therefore, I ran the video […]
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