JMSN gives us a bluesy anthem for the last-callers and those seeking their own happiness on “Drinkin’.” I’m in love with the vibes and the old-school energy here. Additionally, JMSN’s voice? It’s friggin’ amazing and sends a few chills through me on this one. So, let me stop talking and let you get to drinkin’ […]
Read moreAn SOTBInterview with Aurora Jolie (@AuroraMoonBeam) – The Sequel
Almost two years ago, I got the chance to fulfill a dream of mine in an interview with adult film legend and musician Aurora Jolie. In the time since, I’ve been asked to do a follow-up piece with Aurora and get her thoughts on a lot of topics. However, I decided to go a bit […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Jay_Wyse – His Story
Jay Wyse returns in 2017 with a look into the life of a hustler gone wrong. What happens when the glamor fades, what happens when the jail time starts, what happens when the sentence is over? These are all things explored in the three-song EP His Story. Featuring reworks of “Feelin’ It,” “Cranes in the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Petwolfmusic – Dance with the Devil
Oftentimes, you get a controversial cover and the art becomes secondary. Thankfully, New England rapper Pet;wolf (and no that’s not a typo) delivers with controversy and a pretty tasty jam. Check it out below and, if remember: don’t dance with the devil because the devil don’t two step.
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @ChancetheRapper x @Jeremih – Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama
What do you get when you mix Chance the Rapper, Jeremih, and Christmas? You get this nine-track EP. Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama is…it’s dope. It’s goofy as hell. There’re parody elements within it, such as parts of the first song (thank you, Hannibal Buress, for your contributions). It’s cinematic. There’s some real talk spread throughout. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Vdewayne – Duality EP
Chicago transplant Vinnie Dewayne decided to, before he permanently relocated to the Chi, drop an EP with Portland producer TROX about, well, the dualities of life (just like another one of my favorites of the year, Lee Mitty’s Any Day Now). Dualities in life are always a great point to speak on and grow through […]
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