Gentrification sucks. I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it. Don’t get me wrong, though. I feel anyone should be allowed to move anywhere. That’s their God-given right. With that in mind, don’t come in trying to change innocuous things just because they’re different or seem like a nuisance (to you). I wouldn’t […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NighLawn Celebrates Her Birthday with New EP
Now, you all know that I usually reserve the weekend for friends and family and try not to be on social media and/or SpeedontheBeat.com that much. I love supporting dope music in all its forms and help putting people onto new waves and movements. However, I need a break. That said, the homie NighLawn (who […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Brain Rapp is In ‘Bloom’ with Latest Album
Brain Rapp subtitled his latest release Bloom as being “a story of growth.” Over the course of the project, we are definitely given a growth–and keys to growth. By relating the path a flower takes to become beautiful and mature to the growth of an artist coming into their own (or just a person in […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: NighLawn Readies New EP with "DRIP"
SOTBMusic favorite NighLawn returns with some new music, her first official release in a while (to read why that’s the case, check out my interview with her here), in preparation for her upcoming EP. “Drip,” produced by O.T. Beats, is a high-energy track that still allows us to know NighLawn, especially her plans and aspirations […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Charlie Too Much Gears Up for Circle Time on "DeMatha"
During my recent interview with Charlie Too Much, he alluded to an upcoming project, Circle Time. The first single from that project, “DeMatha,” is now live. Produced by LoFi, the track details a rise for Charlie to the conductor of The Couny Bus. Charlie’s always been on his lyricism, tip, even when having fun. Here, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Talking The Family and Friends Project
I hate being someone who doesn’t have a plan, but I’ve also begun to pride myself on my growing ability to adjust when things don’t completely go my way with a plan. I’m still learning to do so, but I’m getting better at it, professionally and otherwise. It’s always good to be proactive, but you […]
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