In 2011, I went through a lot of change. From the birth of my son to dealing with the repercussions of “emotional cheating” to Drizzle graduating and both of us going through our own sets of issues, I experienced a plethora of crazy moments. When I heard that Big K.R.I.T. had another project on the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @STEALFSOULJA – The Stoned Introvert
DMV artist Stealf Soulja (currently residing in SE D.C., per Twitter) finally drops The Stoned Introvert. The project features the baritone-ranged rapper speaking on a plethora of topics, mostly revolving around his own personal growth. Through “robbin’ hoods” to dealing with a dad who told him “the only thing I can leave you is a good […]
Read moreNew To Me SOTBMusic: @ktfirehouse – L7
I just got this one in my inbox. KT has bars and a pretty solid command over several styles of hip-hop. Plus, as an added bonus, he’s from the DMV. As KT said when describing the album, “Ł7 is the ultimate plot twist [w]hen the nerdy kid aka ‘the square,’ or the ‘Ł7,’ IS the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: The @flowsfordays_ Riptide Vol. 1 Compilation
I remember when Flows For Days founder Julie Stevens and I first linked up. It was on an interview about Team DAR and the waves the team (then just True and I) made. Fast forward about four years and Julie’s got a site of her own which provides folks with some tasty jams similar to […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Who Wins – Dipset or Odd Future?
I saw this question on my timeline a while ago. “Who’s the better group: Dipset or OF?” Of course, it was worded a bit less safe-for-work, but the point was still out there. And I heard both sides of things. “Odd Future birthed the creative geniuses of Frank Ocean, Internet, Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler. Dipset […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Fritswho – #NIGHTFREESTYLE
There’s something about this one that is infectious, kind of like a supernatural being’s bite. I guess that’s what he was going for. Now, the first listen, I’ll be honest. I wasn’t expecting that much because I’m an old fart sometimes when it comes to new waves and new music (I’ll be 29 in August […]
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