Last night, Maroon 5 debuted a new track with a Kendrick Lamar assist. The Benny Blanco-produced “Don’t Wanna Know” is what you’d expect from something of this name…in some ways. The premise is simple. We don’t want to know who the object of our affection’s going home to/with, because, in the now? They’re ours…even if […]
Read moreNew (To Me) Music: @JulesIsDope – JulesisDope Mixtape Vol Wun
North Carolina-based artist JulesisDope is a mix between Kendrick and Backpack Drake with a bit of Chance for seasoning. That’s really the best way I can describe his sound and his new (to me) mixtape JulesIsDope Mixtape Vol Wun. It’s a hodgepodge of slinky vibes, harsh lyricism, and energy that mixes in that middle between […]
Read moreNew Music: @SpeedontheBeat – The Sorest Loser
For the full album stream, check it out below. For more in-depth discussions on some of the tracks, keep reading. I feel that The Sorest Loser is a release that people need in their lives. I know that sounds weird, slightly self-congratulatory, and borderline hokey. But, in these crazy-ass times, I feel that this album is […]
Read moreNew Music: Adam Antium – #IGnoEverything EP
As a purveyor of tasty jams, I’m always looking for the next new artist who takes risks and excels at what they do. While Drizzle and I didn’t discover The Weeknd, we both knew that he’d take off like Sonic the Hedgehog with a supersonic ballistic attached to his back (and told people around us […]
Read moreIs it time to retire "Greatest of All-Time?"
Earlier today, Rem offered up his opinions on the state of Jay Z and his legacy. The opinions and truths expressed were slightly controversial, to say the least. However, they got me thinking. I mean, really thinking about it. And I’ve got to ask the following question: is Jay Z’s time as being acknowledged as one […]
Read more@KendrickLamar to Induct N.W.A. to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Photo Credit: Eric Ray Davidson for Billboard While this is an everyone should already know this story, it’s still pretty dope. Kendrick Lamar, fresh off winning several Grammy Awards for To Pimp A Butterfly, has been selected to induct legendary rap group N.W.A. into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 8th. The ceremony, […]
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