I’m a bit late on this, considering that Jacobi Ryan’s about to drop another #52in365 track. Nevertheless, dope music knows no time limit and here we are. Last week’s #52in365 drop, “No Small Talk,” aims to cut down on the shenanigans and achieve a higher level. The production sounds somewhat boombappy, but then modern enough–with […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Asante Farid Celebrates His 25th Year with Jubilee
Before today, I hadn’t heard of Atlanta-born artist Asante Farid, who recently dropped “Jubilee” as a celebration of making to twenty-five. I’m slapping myself for not finding out about Farid earlier, though, as he’s got a Cole-esque manner about him. He’s chill in his approach, but precise in his lyrical execution. One place they differ […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NoFace, Rapper Needs No Hook
In the middle of NOVA’s battle between Con and The Fury MCs, NoFace, Rapper decides to throw out a new track that’s as grimy as it is lyrically complete. Another collaboration between Face and Gray Soul, “No Hook” is a shorter track, but references everything from being the best out to performing the Thanos snap […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TwonDon Says Cheers 2 Us All on New EP
TwonDon returns with his second EP of the year. On this project, TwonDon channels Fabolous, Jadakiss, and Curren$y to hammer home his point of being unique in his approach. Combined with excellent wordplay and an ear for incredible production, he’s aiming to finish the year off strong and leave audiences salivating for more in 2019. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: 9th Wonder Recruits Big K.R.I.T., Jakk Jo, and David Banner for Knocking At My Door
There are times when the music speaks for itself. This is one of those times. Jakk Jo, Big K.R.I.T., and David Banner combine for a trio of bars that delve right into the spirit of these trying times head-on. No stone is left unearthed, and no topic turns out to be too off-putting for these […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TDE’s Punch Asks Folks to Relax on New Jam
More often than not, label owners prefer to let their artists do the walking and the talking, opting to collect coins off the work. TDE’s Punch, however, wants to play both sides of the fence and, for the most part, it works. Punch has a few quoteables in this one and his partner, The Ichiban […]
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