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 moreNew Music: @TopDollaSweizy – Heart in the Hood
This project is from the heart. And, yes, the heart is in the hood as the title suggests. TopDolla Sweizy gives us ten tracks that properly display who he is and why he’s never changing–and why he should never change…for anyone. Featuring artists such as Big Flock, Lightshow, and other DC and DMV natives, the […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @BigBabyDRAM – Big Baby D.R.A.M.
D.R.A.M. must be the happiest man alive. I mean, the man is smiling on his album cover with a dog. Even his grimy tracks are so damn happy and inspirational. His heart has got to beat to the tune of Pharrell’s “Happy.” Even his sadder songs still sound pretty friendly. Now, don’t take that as shade; […]
Read moreRetrospective: @Wale – More About Nothing
After 2009’s Attention Deficit, Wale was at a crossroads. Some fans were dismissive of the album because it didn’t sound like “old Wale,” in that it had more of a pop edge to it. Songs such as “Chillin” acted like his version of Cole’s “Work Out.” They weren’t bad songs, but there was just something […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @OTComeUp – "I Just Wanna"
New music from DMV artist D. Yelv of onthecomeup.com. I’m rocking with this one and its cuffing season vibes. Additionally, the Omito-produced track is just…I don’t know, it’s a nice vibe that I can’t really explain. Check it out below and be sure to let the artist know what you’re thinking of “I Just Wanna.” […]
Read moreWIRTB Review: A Real Baltimore Commercial Break – Volume One
Good afternoon. My name is Speed on the Beat and, as always, I review the crap so you don’t have to. Today, we’re taking a big ol’ fashioned look at…commercials. Since, ya know, it’s not like I can get any less like a Black Nostalgia Critic. But, instead of international or even nationwide spots, I’m talking […]
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