TwonDon has another one on his hands. Delving into a dark space, American views, a sense of rebirth, and family matters (no Urkels, though), TwonDon gives what may be his realest project yet. That’s, obviously, not to say that he’s never been real before. However, there’s something special about this one–even in its brevity–that makes […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Mountos_ Discusses Conditional Friends in New Jam
I’m a sucker for lo-fi boombap. And this one, given to my inbox by Julie Stevens, is a perfect example of that. It feels like a mix of Pigeon John and J. Cole, equal parts self-depreciation and emotionally available, discussing friends who are only there every now and again. The production makes this one stand […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @FreshfromDE and @MickeyChristmas are Indigo Children on New Track
This is the first I’ve heard FreshfromDE, a Delaware artist who recently popped up on my radar. If he keeps this same trap-meets-conscious energy, I’m here for it. Collaborating with Boston’s Michael Christmas, “Indigo Children” takes the vibes you’d get from a Lupe or a Kendrick and adds a melodic element to it while still […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Some Thoughts on @DonaldGlover’s "This Is America"
I’m probably plenty late to the party, but the party isn’t over yet. Thank God, because Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” is beautiful. This Is America” takes the “modern day minstrel show” concept we see discussed in so much “real music” several steps further with its accompanying video. It takes Lauryn Hill’s “I add a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BEveready Says The Convo Different When the Money’s Right on New Track
I can’t believe I almost missed this one from “BosMoreBurgh” artist B.Eveready. Astute SOTB readers know why I’m a bit bummed, as B.Eveready and I have a bit of a history dating back to These Beats of Mine. However, I suppose that it’s better late than never. “The Convo Different” has a real gutter feel […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @NatureBoiMusic is Avoiding the "Gumps" on New Track
A while ago–I’m talking over a decade ago–Drizzle Sez introduced me to some new lingo, the word “gump.” It kinda meant like “someone who wasn’t on the same level as you who was on some other stuff more often than not.” It’s good to see that some words still hold similar meanings today, as Nature Boi […]
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