I’m a sucker for boombap, you know. That’s not to say that everything that sounds like Dilla or Nas I’m automatically on. You’ve still got to have some bars and substance and the like. However, I love to hear the vibes from these types of songs. That said, I couldn’t help but nod along and […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Looking at Songs For… (Almost) Five Years Later
This is kind of a free-flowing rant. Bear with me. On August 17th, I’ll see my true debut album as Speed on the Beat, Songs For… (The Rebirth and Evolution of The Modern Male), hit its five year anniversary. Play it while you read this to get into my headspace and stuff. Also, for those […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @seefrvncis Drops Lifetime for Our Listening Pleasure
I’ve got some new see.francis for your earholes. “Lifetime” is definitely a track that’s worth checking out and channels some Kendrick-esque vibes, to put it simply. I don’t want to get too complex and have you overanalyzing the song like some wannabe hip-hop aficionado, misinterpreting bars just to fit your narrative. It’s a great track […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IAmCardiB and @ChanceTheRapper Live Their "Best Life" on New Track
Friday saw the release of Cardi B’s official first album, Invasion of Privacy, and truth be told? It’s a good-ass album. It has a lot of energy that feels straight 90s “femcee” rap while still maintaining the edge and comedic moments that’ve made Cardi B one of the artists people love to watch/love to hate […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @theinfamousyr Drops Let’s Get It (Guest Written By @juneil_goode)
Because of my busy schedule, sometimes, I get tracks that I want to discuss but don’t have the time. With that said, I’m finally reaching out to other writers to help me with the submission backlogs. Today, I’m thankful to introduce DMV writer Juneil Goode of TheDMVDaily with his thoughts on Philly artist KR’s new […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SamAustins Drops Fenty Visuals
After premiering on Fake Shore Drive, Sam Austins’ “Fenty” makes its way over to SOTB. The colorful visuals are as much a celebration of life in the fast lane as they are a celebration of Rihanna’s cosmetics line. Featuring a bevy of beautiful women and, as mentioned, a bevy of colors, the bouncy Ice Pic […]
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