Mike Melinoe is back with new music. Lyrically, he’s at his top level. Subject-wise, he’s getting fried to experience some new things. Sonically, I’m getting serious Travis Scott and Cudi feels with a bit of Danny Brown, in that its dark, but still engrossing. You’d think that the song is just about getting some sex […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Baby Kahlo Drops "Multiply"
Over a beat that sounds like it stepped out of a late 90s/early 2000s Memphis time warp that ended up in Baltimore somehow, Baby Kahlo gives us a methodical flow and things to think about, such as copycats (who seemingly “multiply,” as the title suggests) and her cash flow (which is also multiplying). It’s a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: A Brief Open Letter Concerning SYRE: The Electric Album
Dear Jaden Smith: I recently took a few listens to SYRE: The Electric Album. All I’ve got to say is “don’t change.” This album is like if someone took the beautiful parts of 808s & Heartbreak and MBDTF and revamped them for the post-Xans era of hip-hop. The songs are, well, songs. There’s more than two […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Tomcantsleep Provides a Dilla-esque Approach on "Sunday Fun Day"
I have, in my “hands,” a quick lo-fi ditty from Chicago artist Tomcantsleep. Tom, who’s prepping for his upcoming album Can’t Sleep, hit me with this one in an effort to bring some attention to what he’s doing. In other words, it’s the first single off the album. “Sunday Fun Day” is a lyrical barrage. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @AzealiaBanks Takes Listeners to Treasure Island
Guys, I’m conflicted. Azealia Banks has bars and can sing her hind regions off when need be. She makes solid music to dance your pain away while still getting a few thoughts in there. It’s just something about her troll-esque nature that always makes me second-guess checking her music–even if/when she’s speaking truths. It’s actually […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @NishoSoul Is Back with "Hold You Down"
The “I Got You, Homieloverfriend” track is a part of hip-hop history as much as boombap and mob ties (no, not those “Mob Ties”). It’s a critical part of any artist who’s worth their weight in salt’s repertoire. Regardless your affiliation or orientation or what have you, we all need love and we all want to […]
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