Schama Noel delivers a poignant look at the world through a millennial’s eyes. As someone who’s on the older side of the millennial spectrum–I think–I appreciate what this album does and how it does it. From the samples to the Codename: Kids Next Door-inspired artwork, I’m here for it. Now, when you get down to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: A.B. Soarin and FreshfromDE Team Up with Mizzo for "All There"
A.B. Soarin teams up with FreshfromDE and Boston’s Mizzo to provide a synergy that’s pretty intricate. They blend so well together. But, don’t just take my word for it. Check it out below and remember to support dope music in all its forms. A.B. and FreshfromDE are planning to release another project, The Leftovers II […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Shwaze Collins Takes Us to "Paradise" on Just Because EP
Baltimore’s Shwaze Collins recently dropped a three-track EP, Just Because. I loved the fact that the project literally exists just because he was like “yo, lemme drop some new music real quick.” While the project is mostly dope with few off-beat moments, I want to focus on the first track, “Paradise.” Between the switching beat, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @53_Deep’s WE$ Gives a Breath of Fresh Air
You’ve got to have balls and bars to hop on a Skyzoo track. The way that he flows and breathes life into beats and lyrics is top-notch. In other words, ain’t no half-steppin’. Thankfully, for our listening pleasure, DC artist WE$ of the collective 53 DEEP has both the chutzpah and the lyrical intuition to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Brockton Artist @itsCADET Drops "TFY"
Brockton, MA artist Cadet hit my inbox a few days ago with this one. As I’m just one man–and, as such, things sometimes slow when I’m not 100%–I’m just getting to it now. Apologies in advance. However, it’s something that pulls positive energy from the death of XXXTentacion and asks listeners to “think for [themselves].” […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IamLatrellJames Talks About the World in "Today"
You may know Latrell James’ voice and bars, but never knew who he was. That’s where I was until I got to put two and two together and say “oh, snap. He’s the ‘Good Goes Around’ guy.” However, there’s more to Latrell than catchy jingles, as his discography showcases. The Boston native has been consistently […]
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