Clocking in at 2:30, Miguel’s new cut takes us to another dimension of politically-charged alternative Dance&B. If that’s not a thing, it should be. Who/what is Miguel talking about, though? Dreamers? The Trump Train and its MAGA insanity? Iran and Iraq taking a backseat to North Korea? Bombs? A slew of the rest of the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Chris_Cassius Introduces Us to Chest Vest Music on New EP
“‘Chest vest music’ is music for niggas to stunt…shine [and] flex nigga anthem[s],” Chris Cassius begins as he welcomes ears to his project. But, Chest Vest Music is also for those who know they’re on another level and have to protect themselves and their investments against fuckery. Cassius speaks to that side of the coin […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IDK Introduces Us to Baby Scale on New Track (NOW WITH VIDEO)
The artist formerly known as Jay IDK continues his ascent as one act to watch. As others have said, the only thing that’s changed is the name. The bars are still there and the command over beats is still evident. “Baby Scale” is what happens when you let IDK (still gonna take some getting used to […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Manchester Producer @KillMiami Asks Who You Know on New Single with @JimmyOctober
Manchester, England producer Kill Miami links up with artists Jimmy October, Killa Benz and Olivia-Louise to produce some dope dancehall vibes. Addictive in its presentation, “Who You Know” is a track that’s sure to both get stuck in your head and keep your head nodding at the energy given. Check it out below and remember […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @KyeNathaniel Gets on His "Deadshot" in New Visuals
You may remember a while aback I spoke of an artist named KyE Nathaniel and his “Pure Meditation” visuals. About a year later, he’s back with some new music and self-directed (with his friend Wozy on coloring) visual, “Deadshot.” The Reezy-produced track puts KyE in the shoes of Deadshot, assassinating (rap) targets put in front of […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Phoenix’s @ArjaySoul Is Looking for Someone "Better Than You"
The press release for this song makes mention that you only get one first impression. Because of that, the PR also asks what does this song tell us about the artist in question, Arjay Soul? To put it bluntly, the song tells me that Arjay is a young man on several quests at once. He’s […]
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