Blaccout Garrison returns to SOTBMusic with a jazzy hip-hop track that deals with the ups and downs of life and how art helps us all get through it. We’re given a few different looks at how, even when we’re “stuck inside [the] paint water,” we can get our positive energy up. The Emani-produced track helps […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @AWKWORDRap Pays Tribute To Heather Heyer in New Song
AWKWORD has never been afraid to voice his opinions about social injustices. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the foolishness in Charlottesville and abroad has galvanized him to action once more. Backed by a powerful message of unity and unity against white supremacy, “Heather Heyer” is a track that’s both dedicated to Heather’s memory and a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Kelechief Introduces Us to His QLC Through "Flowers"
As someone who went through the quarter-life crisis (it’s documented well in my music), I’m here for anyone who’s expressing their own doubts and insecurities about that awkward phase through music. Atlanta’s Kelechi is doing just that with “Flowers,” the intro to his upcoming QLC project. Through some lush harmonies and philosophizing, Kelechi encapsulates the fears […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @iamKingLos Tells Us He’s "Not a Industry Plant" in New EP
Well, this is both unexpected and expected at the same damn time. While we haven’t heard much from King Los since his 2015 project (aside from a track/mini-mixtape here and there) GodMoneyWar, we kind of still expected him to come back with some heat. So, when I heard that he dropped three tracks, the i […]
Read moreSOTBMusic Retrospective: @IkedaKid’s Green Card EP
Today, we’re going to skip the formalities and the flowery language. I’ve been familiar with Ikey for the better part of eleven years, since our UMD days. The shit we got into was crazy, even down to the rap beef Ikey and I found ourselves warring in between each other. But, one thing I’ve always […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Jaywonderbruh Searches for Love on "Empath He"
I dug in the Soundcloud crates for this one (read: I got this one sent in my inbox and saw that it needed a ton of love because it’s dope AF). This is a song that kind of reminds me of something I would’ve done in my Ms. Pink Jacket days. Hopefully Jay Wonder doesn’t […]
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