Windows Theory I. The Rear-View [EXPLICIT] by DK aka Wayne Watts “For every Melo that makes it, there’s nine more like Keify,” DK states on the intro of his four-part EP series Windows Theory, Part One: The Rear-View, drawing comparisons between Carmelo Anthony’s rise and Keith Jenifer’s fall. It’s that declaration (and the interpolation of “Way […]
Read moreA Q&A with Banks of TRUTH Outfitters
When people think about Baltimore, they tend to think about the O’s, crabs, Natty Boh, Baltimore Club Music, and The Wire. While those are all great things, that, of course, isn’t all the city is known for. Baltimore, in some ways, is also a burgeoning mecca for young leaders, both in the political and non-political […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Interviews: Shokus Apollo
As promised, I’ve gotten ahold of another one of my DAR brothers to ask some questions about his upcoming project. Today’s Speed Interviewee is a guy who’s been in the wings for a while, especially since he and True were a part of a rap duo years before I even came on the scene with […]
Read morePursuing Happiness with True God: An Interview
In the second interview of the week, during a studio session with True God for some newer tracks, I asked some questions (some of which were submitted by awesome readers, most of who didn’t leave any return information. Hooray for anonymity) about the recently-released Pursuing Happiness (review here), family life, Ferguson, and more. Pursuing Happiness […]
Read moreA Q&A with DK (aka Wayne Watts)
Hot on the heels of my Q&A with Lex Rush, I’ve scored an interview with another Terp alumni, DK aka Wayne Watts. Making a name for himself through his homegrown label, Evergreen Music, UMD Juke Joints, and more, the Baltimore native released projects to acclaim in the DMV region, even reaching the ears of the […]
Read moreMe – "Truthful Revelations" (Remastered)
Truthful Revelations… by Speed on the Beat In addition to slashing the price on DOTK like a used car salesman (but less slimy, I’d like to think), I’ve done fucked around and remastered the first single from my #SongsForTrilogy, “Truthful Revelations.” If you may recall, this track, originally called “Truthful Revelations Encompassing Every Kaptivating Action” […]
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