I know I’m going to upset some of you. I’ll probably get a bunch of folks in my DMs or emails threatening my existence, my family, or calling me all sorts of derogatory names. It happens just about every time I’ve talked about Marshall Bruce Mathers III over the past decade-plus. Let it be known […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JIDsv Takes on My Name Is in Throwback Freestyle
J.I.D. dropped an old freestyle over Eminem’s “My Name Is” and I’m here for it. From the Dylann Roof revenge fantasy to speaking on the different ways to take “the n-word,” J.I.D.’s take on Em’s classic is interesting. However, it never feels like it’s straight-up aping on Eminem’s version, which is a definite plus. It’s […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BigSean – I Decided.
I’m not going to review Big Sean’s I Decided. album in the traditional sense. At least not now. I’ve been a strong opponent to knee-jerk reactions to albums from critics for a minute. Even my “300 Words or Less” reviews took into account multiple listens, so, again, I leave first listen reviews to other folks. No […]
Read moreRejected: The Story of Ms. Pink Jacket, Part One
Welcome to a new feature on SpeedontheBeat.com called “Rejected.” In this series, I’ll open up even more than I usually do and talk about some times that I’ve been rejected, either by women or job/writing/rap opportunities because rejection only makes you stronger. Today, we’re talking my “legacy” with someone I’ll name later, in some way. […]
Read moreThe "Death" of Marshall
Once upon a time, there was a man. He was a simple man, from simple beginnings in a section of Detroit known as 8 Mile. The man, Marshall as most called him, had an ability with words that made even his melanin-possessing brethren take notice. See, Marshall was a rapper named Eminem who said almost […]
Read moreTaka – "Insane"
Found this one on DMVLife’s Soundcloud. DMV artist Taka (f/k/a Taka Winter) has released his newest track “Insane” a little while back. The cover art’ll make you think it’s some sort of Tech N9ne-esque track and the spoken intro will make you think of Em. And that’s where the similarities end. All I can say is […]
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