New music from NYC’s WHYYOUNGN finds the New Yorker rapping and travelling in a way distinctly New York.
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New SOTBMusic: @BreezeMantana and @PhillzJackson Pay Tribute to Cocaine in Long Live Caine
I’ve got some new heat from NYC artist Breeze Mantana. This one, “Long Live Caine,” pays homage to the stove and the cook up. As we prep for Mantana’s full-length project, which is dropping soon, this infectious banger channels the likes of GFK and other kingpin-esque rappers of the past while still maintaining a vision […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Pat2tharick and @roysus_christ Tell Us It’s A Go in New Track
I got this one in my inbox from Joe Hova, who’s been hitting my ears and eyes with some dopeness recently. Pat Ambrosio and Roy The Savage are New York-based rappers who let their friendly bond create some dope music. The production on this one draws you in while the lyrics ride effortlessly and just […]
Read moreNew Visuals: @noreaga – "Moguls/Petty"
H/T goes to WSHH for this one. So, N.O.R.E. is back and hungry for the game, again. Who are we to say “nah” to new N.O.R.E.? Directed by Rich Blanco, the track(s) have that old school grimy-ass NY feel to them. But, instead of just relying on “old feels,” N.O.R.E. updates his style for 2016 […]
Read moreTrue God Speaks: Part Two
Yesterday, we ended our conversation speaking on Eyes on the Ring. Today, we pick it up with, well, Eyes on the Ring, some more personal questions, and some controversial opinions on Ferguson, New York, “white-washing” in rap, and more. There will be no pictures, so focus on the words. SOTB: So, can you tell people […]
Read moreLex Rush – Unbridled Enthusiasm EP Review
A few weeks ago, I interviewed New York lyricist and former Terp Lex Rush. Yesterday, the EP in question, Unbridled Enthusiasm, released. The collection comes in at about twenty-one minutes, and is a collection of tracks Lex held in the stash (or remastered) over the years. It has a legitimate “90s” feel (think Joey Bada$$ meets […]
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