Corey Lee is an artist who should be on your radars, especially if you’re in the market for bars. The Philly artist has yet to make a song or project that I don’t like. That said, his newest work, the Stillwater EP with Birthday, continues this trend. If I had to describe the project in one […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: J.I.D. Discusses Darkness While Downing 151 Rum
I’ve been on the J.I.D. hype train for a minute, and I still believe that The Never Story was one of the most impressive debuts I’ve heard in a while. That said, he’s back, prepping for a new album and we’ve been given the latest scoop on the project. All I can say is “sheesh.” […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Newman Delivers From: Elminá
Elminá is a slave castle in Ghana, where North Carolina artist Newman’s family is originally from. This framework, specifically what it means to be free and what it means to be captive (and longing for freedom), help shape Newman’s newest project. The project was originally framed as letters from Elminá, with each track having a different […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: FREE Party Explains a Roller Coaster Relationship in New Track
A few weeks ago, I received new music from FREE Party, an L.A.-residing duo that has roots in the DMV. I called them “what’d happen if August Alsina, J. Cole, and J.I.D. collaborated on a track.” Those vibes still exist in their latest track. “Roller Coaster,” fearuting Eva-Mallay, discusses the need of stability, even if the highs […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: AWKWORD Drops Long-Anticipated "I Am" Visuals
A couple years ago, AWKWORD teamed with various artists from across the globe to drop the world-spanning track “I Am.” Today, I’m grateful to share with you the video for the song, which was two years in the making. Just like the original track, the video takes us into the minds and states of being […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: thisismarlow Drops Keep The Same Energy
thisismarlow returns to SOTBMusic with “Keep The Same Energy.” The track reminds me a bit of J. Cole’s KOD in that it’s lyrical, but still has a menacing turn-up vibe about it. The accompanying video features that same energy (pun intended) and showcases Marlow as a criminal mastermind who doesn’t fold to the foolishness he’s surrounded […]
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