“We getting internet money,” Kaiydo boasts on “Jumpin,” his newest track from the Colors & Sounds collection. I’m really feeling the uptick in energy on this one. He’s got my attention, definitely. Kaiydo plans to drop his debut mixtape, Kartoons, in 2017. Looking forward to it, if the tracks are half as interesting as this previous collection […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Royceda59 – "I Got The Keys (Freestyle)"
Once this one kicks in, you’re taken on a crazy-ass ride. That usually is the synopsis for any Royce 5’9″ track. This one is no different. Opting to “go Ted Bundy” on one of Summer Sixteen’s biggest hits, Royce kicks this one’s head in. With lines such as “I got something for you crooked cops/Turn […]
Read moreNew To Me SOTBMusic: @WaldodaDon – "Woodland (Neighbors)"
A smooth track that allows for some real introspective bars, Waldo’s “Woodland (Neighbors)” is a solid track that got a couple replays from me recently. It kind of reminds me of a Curren$y track in its approach: laid back, flow-wise, but still attacking on the lyrics. Keep your eyes on him, as the song dictates.
Read moreNew SOTBMusic from @JColeNC, @YourOldDroog and @GoodbyeTomorrow – The Catch-Up
So, this weekend, we got new J. Cole and new…Soulja Boy. The best and worst of both worlds. At least Soulja Boy has something resembling a flow now…I guess, even if his production skills still seem to be stuck on novice FL user, circa 2007. I’m sorry, Soulja. I respect the fact that you’re pretty […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @itsmacntaj – "Deception" (Feat. @dontepeace x @tezatalks)
Seattle artist Macntaj, featured on Bassnectar’s Unlimited album, kicks off the new year with the incredibly dope and personal new single “Deception” featuring Donte Peace and Teza Talks. Stripping the song of drums for the verses, Macntaj takes time to paint the picture of his struggles and hardships that brought him here and made him […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @CorinaCorina_ – Run the Blues
I’ve always got a soft spot for DIY hip-hop. I mean, shoot…I was the “No-Fi King” for a while. So, when this one came across my desk–er…my inbox–I had to check it. Corina Corina is a Oakland by Brooklyn artist that decided to create a tribute to Run the Jewels that also speaks on her personal […]
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