Latrell James has been on a roll these past few months. Fresh off his amazing anti-gentrification track “Tracphone,” he returns to SOTBMusic with the powerful song “One Call.” The song deals with checking in on folks, something we all should do more. This one hits me harder than a lot of songs because of some […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Tony Santana Hits the Paper Trail in New Visual
This ain’t your typical “college rap.” Asher Roth, he’s not…and that’s definitely a good thing. Santa Ana artist Tony Santana hit my inbox recently to talk about his new track, “Paper Trail.” The song, which clocks in at under three minutes, features the recent college graduate aspiring for that gold-laced road, but realizing that his […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Libretto and BusCrates are Eternal Ridin’ on New Project
Libretto and Pittsburgh’s BusCrates recently collaborated for Eternal Ridin’, a project that’s distinct in its approach to discussing the struggle and oppression. It’s not doom and gloom, but it’s not celebratory of the predicaments, either. Instead, Libretto lays out his philosophies over Buscrates production about life, the game, and the new wave of so-called rappers. […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Anthony Danza Drops "At All Costs"
Anthony Danza dropped his 80s-influenced project The BBS Diaries today. To celebrate that release, Danza, who’s worked with artists ranging from Nipsey Hussle to Big K.R.I.T., recently dropped a dimly-lit, neon-tinged video for the title track, “At All Costs.” The griminess of the visuals match the “I’m doing this because I have to” mentality of the track […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: A.C. The Entity Drops Power of the Mind
Shoutout to Sto the Last Lyricist (a/k/a Big Sto) for putting this one on my timeline. A.C. The Entity has a sort of De La vibe to him, mixed with some Midwest boombap sensibilities and a bit of Del the Funky Homosapien energy as well. His latest project, Power of the Mind, is my first […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk "The London"
Young Thug, musically, aged like a decent-to-halfway fine wine. Controversial yet brave words, like I’m Eric Andre, especially considering I originally thought that the dude wasn’t all that good as an artist. In fact, I called him an appropriation of Heavy Auto-Tune-era Lil’ Wayne. But when I thought that, I was on some close-minded “I […]
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