There are times when the music speaks for itself. This is one of those times. Jakk Jo, Big K.R.I.T., and David Banner combine for a trio of bars that delve right into the spirit of these trying times head-on. No stone is left unearthed, and no topic turns out to be too off-putting for these […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Rapsody and J. Cole Team Up for Sojourner
We’re given a wide variety of lyrical exercises on this new track from Rapsody and J. Cole. This is one of those tracks you’ve got to sit and spark something to and just vibe with the lyricism and let it wash over you. That is, if you’re into sparking up things. If not, it’s still […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Ghostface Killah Drops The Lost Tapes
A little-known Speed on the Beat fact: my fiancée bought me a copy of The Big Doe Rehab in 2007 after it dropped because she knew that I loved lyrical hip-hop and I rocked heavy with Ghostface Killah’s music. It was one of the first gifts she gave me and I treasure that album for everything it […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: My Tribute to the Working Person, "Office Space"
I should probably start this off by saying I finally have a release date for Son of the Beast. It’s dropping October 24, 2018 (so in about one month). “Office Space” cover art As with any artist worth their weight in salt, I draw from personal experience when I create. From mental health awareness to dealings […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Toniii and King Los Put Everything Out There for "On Everything"
Toniii makes his way back onto SOTBMusic for the first time in a little bit. This time, he’s bringing friends in the form of King Los. These two blend so well on this ominous-sounding production, as they leave everything out there. I mean, on a song called “On Everything,” if either artist didn’t give their […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: AWKWORD Drops Long-Anticipated "I Am" Visuals
A couple years ago, AWKWORD teamed with various artists from across the globe to drop the world-spanning track “I Am.” Today, I’m grateful to share with you the video for the song, which was two years in the making. Just like the original track, the video takes us into the minds and states of being […]
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