NighLawn starts Purple Elixir off with “Compulsive,” a syrupy ditty focusing on someone who she’s questioning their intentions and potentially being a compulsive liar. Laid over an instrumental that provides NighLawn with the instrument needed to vocalize her emotions and frustration on this situation, “Compulsive” is the summary of the project in some ways. It’s […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Interviews @Tate_Kobang
I’m Baltimore-born and raised. So, any time I see an artist doing big things from my city, I cheer them on. I may not always completely agree with their stances, but I rock with them because of the sheer fact that they’re from my hometown. If they succeed, we all succeed in some way. Baltimore-raised […]
Read moreNew Visuals: @Punskription x @LexRush13 – "Three Words"
Punskription and Lex Rush drop the visuals to their “Three Words” track, which premiered on SpeedontheBeat.com a couple months back. All I’ve got to say is “wow. This is badass AF.” The video was filmed at Manhattan’s CHOK SABAI GYM and feature five women Muay Thai fighters. The concept is inspired by the writings of Muay Thai fighter/journalist Sylvie […]
Read moreRevisiting The J Dot Era
Over the years, I’ve gone back through my older tracks, circa my time at the University of Maryland. These so-called “J Dot Era” tracks were, in some ways, ahead of their time. They set up the basis of some of the mentalities I’ve revisited as Speed on the Beat and things I’ve seen pop up […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @Kiiara x @LilTunechi – "Gold" (Remix)
Kiiara’s “Gold” was one of the songs of the summer, reminding us that top 40 wasn’t just dominated by The Chainsmokers. Seriously, how many times have we heard a Chainsmokers track at that top spot? No hate, but I’m just saying. Anyway, Kiiara got Tunechi to hop on the remix to “Gold.” His verse is […]
Read moreNew Music: @_khyro – "[drip]"
Khyro, a rising artist from North Philidelphia, gave me some info about his new track. After taking a year-long hiatus, he’s back with his melodious single, “Drip”. The fun, eclectic, and upbeat track is perfect for a “kickback” environment where its listeners desire to let go, have fun, and be free. I like the pop-meets-dancehall […]
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