Latrell James’ year thus far has been one of successes. From the release of the anti-gentrification anthem “Tracphone” to his “Unrelease Party for a scrapped EP, the Boston native has shown that he’s definitely a voice folks should take notice of. In a crowded game, James manages to stand out by being relateable and approachable, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: 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: 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: Verze Drops Verze Vol. 2
The EP is the way to go for many artists these days. People want quick hits of music more and more and long-form albums, while still appreciated, don’t always find their ways onto playlists in their entirety. It’s not a bad thing, just a sign of the ever-changing way we consume music. In fact, I’d […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Big K.R.I.T. Returns with THRICE X
I don’t know about you, but I just love when my favorites come through with beautiful soul food a week out from Thanksgiving. Big K.R.I.T. returns to his solo tip after taking some time to drop a few guest verses and push 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time with the three-song-deep EP THRICE X, which feels […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Open Mike Eagle Tries to Relax–But Can’t–on New EP
Over two years ago, I had the chance to interview Open Mike Eagle about his Hella Personal Film Festival project. It was one of my favorite interviews, since I draw a lot of my lo-fi influence from artists such as OME, his art rap era, and his ability to blend the bleak with the comical. […]
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