Ano Bank$ takes us “$ky High” on new release.
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SOTBMusic: Ano Bank$ Drops Luh Elephant EP
Ano Bank$ has an Amine-meets-Bryson Tiller with a splash of Jeremih sort of thing about him. He can sing, he can rap, but he prefers to blend the two genres into an infectious and fresh trapsoul-esque energy. His latest project, Luh Elephant, finds the Chicago native busting out smooth melodies and lyrics about love, life, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: D2X Drops a Menacing New Track, "Woop Woop"
D2X is back, and this time, he’s got some different energy along with him. It’s always fun to experiment with different styles. I mean, we all can’t be rappity-rapping folks all 24/7/365, even if bars are life. This is where D2X’s “Woop Woop” comes into the fray. The track, produced by GLOhan Beats, features a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Phor Drops Visuals to "Help"
Chicago artist (and Black Ink Crew: Chicago star) Phor dropped the visuals to his track “Help” recently and I knew that I had to post them on the site. The track itself delves into the struggles he’s been through and goes through as a young man trying to make it musically and otherwise. Meanwhile, the video […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: D2X Wants to Enjoy Life on New EP
I’ve got to give a huge shoutout to Julie Stevens of FlowsForDays.com for hitting my inbox with this one. If you’re looking for underrated Midwest artists, she definitely has her ear to the pavement. This project is no different. Described as “Chicago’s finest wordsmith,” D2X‘s Enjoy Life EP does not disappoint. It starts out hard, with […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Snowy Joey Delivers Cold Bars in the Summer with Snow 4
I’ve got to give a huge shoutout to Julie Stevens of FlowsforDays.com. She does her due diligence when it comes to dope music, especially Midwest underground hip-hop. Specifically, she’s introduced me to a lot of artists from the Chicago area. In short, when she suggests I check something out, I usually do and I’m usually […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Tomcantsleep Provides a Dilla-esque Approach on "Sunday Fun Day"
I have, in my “hands,” a quick lo-fi ditty from Chicago artist Tomcantsleep. Tom, who’s prepping for his upcoming album Can’t Sleep, hit me with this one in an effort to bring some attention to what he’s doing. In other words, it’s the first single off the album. “Sunday Fun Day” is a lyrical barrage. […]
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