When you drop a classic (or a work of art), fans and detractors alike await your next moves like a hawk. For Big K.R.I.T., after 4Eva is a Mighty Long Time, we saw a quiet period then spurts of work. It almost felt like he was reminding us that he was around because, well, forever is […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Huey Briss is "Expected" in the Game
Maybe I’m showing my old age or potential musical ignorance with this statement. I don’t really know much about who Huey Briss is. Google is your friend, though, so I discovered that the Long Beach native has been busy for a minute with tracks and projects. He even has a boombap-esque project out called Black […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Your Old Droog Takes Listeners on a Ride with ‘Transportation’
I’m late on this, but I’ve been dealing with some things. I remember when people thought Your Old Droog was Nas. I also remember when the internet lost its collective shit when they found out he was really a white dude who could rap his ass off. Time flies. Five years since that reveal, I’m […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: NoFace, Rapper Presents "41Ten"
NoFace, Rapper’s Inkblots project has been a dynamic presentation. From the visuals to the songs to the BTS work, Face has put in work for this one. “41Ten,” his latest offering, is no different. NoFace hopped on this Derrick Pannther-produced track and talked about religion and how God walks with him. It’s a bit of […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Jewel. Skates in "Winter Wonderland"
DMV artist Jewel. is currently prepping for her new project Bambu Thoughts. To tide listeners over until then, she recently dropped the trippy track “Winter Wonderland.” Over a mesmerizing insturmental, Jewel. ventures into the world in search of the woman who’ll bring forth a bit of pleasure. It’s not exactly just something sexual Jewel.’s after, […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Olumide Travels to Houston for "BaaggUP"
Olumide has been on a run, but the PG native has stayed humble throughout his ascension. He knows he’s on a level beyond some of his contemporaries, but he’s more focused on honing his craft and experimenting to keep things fresh. He’s not slowing down, even as he’s reaching some pretty lofty heights. His latest […]
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