DDm’s July release gives us light in the darkness.
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My City’s Amazing AF: An SOTBMusic Look at Infinity Knives
SOTBMusic looks at Baltimore-based composer Infinity Knives as he preps for his new project.
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk YTK’s ‘Berea’
YTK is a Baltimore-born-and-raised rapper’s rapper mixed with a lo-fi-like vibe. The young man provides lyricism for days, while also opening up in his music. He clearly understands hip-hop, especially since, according to a DJBooth interview, he’s been rapping since nine. Saying he’s “like XYZ” is a bit derogative, as he’s forged his own sound […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Your Old Droog Takes Listeners on a Ride with ‘Transportation’
I’m late on this, but I’ve been dealing with some things. I remember when people thought Your Old Droog was Nas. I also remember when the internet lost its collective shit when they found out he was really a white dude who could rap his ass off. Time flies. Five years since that reveal, I’m […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Let’s Talk Joy Postell’s Diaspora
There’s a minor controversy brewing online today because of GoldLink’s new album sharing its name (and celebrations of Blackness) with Baltimore R&B artist Joy Postell’s 2018 project. I won’t speak on the controversy other than to say it’s a thing that exist. It’s how you create around concepts that makes things stand out. However, this whole […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: DMV Artist Recipe4Winning Discusses His Plight on Underrated
A few days ago, I received an email about DMV artist Recipe4Winning and his late-2018 project, Underrated. Being a guy who loves new music, I gave the project a listen. I mean, it was hyped up to the point that I’d feel like I deprived myself if I didn’t give it an honest listen. Recipe has […]
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