ArjaySoul is “numb,” but still strives for a better day.
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SOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Doesn’t Want You to Be “Lonely”
R.LUM.R has quietly carved an incredible lane for himself. The artist has put out consistently great music over the past few years and has shown no signs of slowing down, especially as he’s gearing up for the release of his official debut album, Surfacing. “Lonely,” which appears on the aforementioned album, keeps that same energy […]
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SOTBMusic: Donavon Has a BADMIND
Donavon recently dropped BADMIND. In celebration of his birthday, SOTBMusic discusses the project
Read moreSOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Drops "How This Feels"
R.LUM.R has bubbled up for a while. The newly-signed Island Records artist has returned to SOTBMusic with a new drop. “How This Feels” is the first track off R.LUM.R’s debut album, and it shows a commitment to his roots, but a deeper maturity. Serving up vulnerability on a platter, R.LUM.R. doesn’t want to have his […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: JeRonelle is ‘Vulnerable’ on New EP
JeRonelle has been one of my favorites for a while, before he amazed on The Four. The Nebraska native’s voice is powerful, his songwriting is great, and his presence is excellent. His latest project, a shorter release entitled Vulnerable, shows JeRonelle doing exactly what the title suggests. The project also seems to highlight the evolution […]
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 SOTBMusic: Staasia Daniels Throws Caution to the Wind in Whatever Happens, Happens
Staasia Daniels has been a favorite of mine for a minute. She blends a lot of energies and puts them back into the universe for the world to enjoy. I once described her as a mix between Aaliyah and Jhene Aiko, which still fits to this day. With that in mind, her latest EP, Whatever […]
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