Drizzle, Speed, and Gingawd talk Logic and Big K.R.I.T., two artists who–while they arose around the same time–are on different spectrums at this point. Let’s discuss. Drizzle: So, there’s new K.R.I.T. and all is right in the world. Speed: Oh yeah. Album drops on 7/12! Drizzle: Also, Tee Grizzly’s album goes to for no real reason […]
Read moreSOTBMusic TBT: Eva Rhymes Drops "Friendzone" Visuals
Eva Rhymes explores her quirky side with the visuals for her 2017 track “Friendzone.” The song, which features lines like “let’s make a beat using my headboard” features the always-open rhymesayer talking about an unrequited love. What makes this track that much more awesome and fun is the video, which features Eva trying her damnedest […]
Read moreSOTBMusic TBT: Saturn, Alexander’s "Atonement"
South Jersey artist Saturn, Alexander has been on my radar for a moment since the brother Juneil Goode introduced me to her music. She’s got a Noname sort of vibe to her and I apologize for being late to the party. For one of (possibly) a few SOTBMusic TBT posts, let’s talk her 2018 track […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Trilla Remixes "Suge" in "F.U.N."
D.C. hip-hop artist Trilla recently dropped her The F.U.N Tape project, which features her lyrics over mainstream instrumentals. On Monday, she dropped the video for “F.U.N.,” which is a remix of DaBaby’s “Suge.” Trilla has fun in the clip, which features her riding through a Target at an unspecified location (they originally were going to shoot […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Shaman King and Alan Z Talk Emotional Abuse in "How Many Times"
Alan Z is an awesome artist who always draws from his personal experiences to create great music. From dealing with racial discrimination to going through a toxic relationship, he always brings the reality in his music. It’s greatly appreciated. He’s not always doom and gloom, but he does bring realism into his music. Today’s track […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Cayan and Obii Say Drop "FR2X"
Cover art from Cayan’s Jungle Gems EP This one is nostalgic AF, as Cayan and Obii Say had glorious runs during the early blog-rap era. They linked up for this one and, for a brief second, I was transported to UMD, writing this on the long-defunct site JDotSpeed.com. However, that’s where the old school feels […]
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