As previously discussed in yesterday’s look at This Perfect Life, I’ve been a CH fan, even if I haven’t always agreed with his real-life actions. But, as someone who’s also bipolar and is trying to get his stuff together, I’ll champion him (it also helps that he’s still a dope lyricist). So, imagine my surprise […]
Read more(Not A) SOTBMusic Review: @JColeNC – 4 Your Eyez Only
As with Gambino’s Awaken, My Love, I will not review 4 Your Eyez Only, the newest project from J. Cole, in a traditional sense. I’m not going to say “oh, check it” or “oh, trash it.” It’s a “polarizing” project in some ways. It’s like your typical Cole album. Instead, it takes things to another […]
Read moreThe Evolution of @stvnlmnt
Now, anyone that’s been a fan of SpeedontheBeat.com for long enough knows that I’m a champion of the little dudes and want to help said little dudes get their weight up to run with the big dogs. You can find a lot of gold in the underground if you know where to look. Some of […]
Read moreThe History of Battle Rap, As Presented by @TrueGodImmortal
By @TrueGodImmortal Years ago, I first discovered battle rap. I was entranced as an artist myself and someone who came up battling on the street corners in my neighborhood. I was watching the DVDs, watching Smack battles, Lionz Den, and some of the smaller battles, even to the hilarious “oh you mad cause I’m stylin’ on […]
Read moreNew Music: @kelechief – "Part Three (Father Stretch My Bands)"
Atlanta-centric rapper Kelechi drops a “Father Stretch My Hands” take called “Part 3 (Father Stretch My Bands).” I’ll be honest. I was just expecting him to freestyle over the “FSMH” beat. But, thankfully, he took it a completely different direction, opting to sample Queen, Cold War Kids, and the aforementioned “FSMH.” Man, this is a solid […]
Read moreNew Music: @SpeedontheBeat – The Sorest Loser
For the full album stream, check it out below. For more in-depth discussions on some of the tracks, keep reading. I feel that The Sorest Loser is a release that people need in their lives. I know that sounds weird, slightly self-congratulatory, and borderline hokey. But, in these crazy-ass times, I feel that this album is […]
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