Music soothes the soul. Duh, right? But, it doesn’t get said enough, even though it gets said plenty. Enter Noname with a new track, “Song 32.” She never disappoints with the bars or the flow, but here? Noname took it to a whole ‘nother level over church organs and boombap drums. It’s one of those […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TOPE Wants No Lies from His Partner on New Cut
It’s been a while since TOPE graced the site with his musical presence. Yes, I’ve covered artists he promotes and works with. However, it’s been a while since he was on the site solo dolo. He’s been incredibly busy between his new creative group and working with other artists, and this new cut, “No Lie,” […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: SMIFF Writes An Open Letter on TWIMC
The “open letter” concept in music is one that can still provide solid reflection and beautiful introspection on who an artist really is. Frankly, people use it (and use it a lot) because it works. Anytime an artist can do one and do it well, I’m here for it and I’ll talk it up. Such […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Lex Rush Takes on the City on New EP
It’s hard to put Lex Rush into a box. Thank God for that, as otherwise she’d lose something about what makes her unique and one of my favorite indie artists. Her latest effort, Lex and the City plays out a bit like Broad City meets Issa Dee’s rap interludes in Insecure–except Lex didn’t stop rapping […]
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 […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: TwonDon is "Sorry 2 Bother U" on Latest Project
“Who am I to show emotion, when Jesus ain’t meet his pops,” TwonDon asks on “Everywhere But Home.” I had to pause the Jersey native’s latest tape, Sorry 2 Bother U, on that line and reflect a bit. I mean, he’s got a point to a degree. Our problems, in this life, can be somewhat […]
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