Yes, I know Nas dropped. I’ll probably get to that at some point, as I’m still kind of “meh” about these seven-track projects, dope or not. Yes, I know I said that Daytona was good, but my feelings still stand. However, Jay Rock also has a new project out and it’s heat. One of the pieces of […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BigHomieStone (FKA Kiari The Stone) Drops a "Private Show" for Listeners
Kiari The Stone Big Homie Stone is back with some new vibes that accentuate his name change and evolution. After dropping the neo-soul-influenced PRMSLND album, Stone goes to the booty club in his newest track, “Private Show.” In an interview with RESPECT., Stone says that “Private Show” is a “return to [his] roots” in some ways. This […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @GoldLink and @Miguel "Got Friends" on New Track
GoldLink has new music and I’m like “yes!” This feels like a B-Side of “Crew” in some ways. That’s not a bad thing, because “Crew” was fire emojis throughout. However, if you put the two tracks together, you get a whole story about womenfolk and GoldLink’s desires with and for them. Add in Miguel and […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @FreshFromDE Cuts the Dead Weight on "They Just Wanna"
FreshfromDE wants to cut off the dead weight that’s keeping him from ascending. That’s something we can all relate to. And it’s that message that makes the catchy “They Just Wanna” work even more so. We all have dealt with hanger-ons, haters, et cetera, but some of us still just deal with them because of […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @OfficialJaden Got His Dad to Scorch the Mic on the "Icon (Reggaeton Mix)"
“Icon” is a song that just sounds dope, regardless of what version you play. You take that vibe and add Will Smith on the track, and you’ve got a thing we didn’t know we needed, but I’m surely glad we got. Will surprised me, not because I didn’t think he could still spit. No, never […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Amsterdamallday and @itsTOPE Drop Danny Ainge
Danny Ainge is a legend. Portland artist Amsterdam makes catchy tunes. Tope makes great alternative rap beats. These are things that are givens, if you’re willing to actually accept them as they are. So what happens when you put all of those elements together? You get Amsterdam’s new track “Danny Ainge,” which compares his love […]
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