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 […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: A.B. Soarin and FreshfromDE Team Up with Mizzo for "All There"
A.B. Soarin teams up with FreshfromDE and Boston’s Mizzo to provide a synergy that’s pretty intricate. They blend so well together. But, don’t just take my word for it. Check it out below and remember to support dope music in all its forms. A.B. and FreshfromDE are planning to release another project, The Leftovers II […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @580mcfly Asks Listeners To Pray While He Time Travels through Laid-Back Worlds on "P4M…WIHITD"
Now if you know me, you know that I look to friends and fellow music lovers for vibes. Today, I got an audio treat from my fellow City alum and fellow writer Amirah Muhammad of Transcending Sound (which is a dope site, bee-tee-dubs). When Amirah recommends something, I tend to listen because I trust her ear. […]
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