Yesterday, 9th Wonder dropped a mixtape from Mr. Cheeks. Don’t know who Mr. Cheeks is? For friggin’ shame, bruhs and ladies. If you don’t know who the man is, Google is a wondrous thing. The Lost Boyz are one of those classic NY groups that you had to be living under a rock (or not […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: @imdonneil – I’m Weak
RESPECT Magazine compared this song to something from D.R.A.M. To be honest, they’re not really off with that comparison. Don Neil’s “I’m Weak” is full of positive vibes and bouncy, dance-ready production. The Baltimore native’s song is about resiliency in the face of foolishness and that’s something I can get behind. Be sure to check […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TWONDONUC – Paradise Isn’t Free
From Artist: With guest appearances from Dessy Hinds from Pro Era, DJ Relly Rell, and JAG, TwonDon drops his second EP, Paradise Isn’t Free. Covering a lot more ground than his first EP, Stay Golden, Twon shares a lot more emotion, range, story-telling, and of course lyrical exercise on this one. With something for everyone, ‘Paradise […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @RandalWyatt x @5thSequence – Why Oh Why
TOPE sent this one over to me from Portland duo 5th & Wyatt. I’m getting some definite Slum Village vibes from this track. “Why Oh Why” speaks on some of the craziness going on in our world in a conscious type of way. I’m a fan of the laidback production on this one, so check […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SpeedontheBeat – Evolution
I dropped a collection of loosies and demos I recorded in college, spruced up a bit for 2017 standards. Why? I don’t know. Why the eff not? I have a platform. I have some old tracks that still are poignant today to drop. Why not? “Alterations through Altercations” is still relevant in 2017 as much […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TWONDONUC – The Ugly Truth (Prod. @JOHNGBEATS)
All I can say is that this one lets some decent punchlines (“got me throwing up like my girl was pregnant,” for instance) and straight bars fly. Twon Don, you may remember from his track to Wale, but he’s much more than that. This track showcases that. Bars on top of bars and a laidback […]
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