SOTBMusic is for the kids. So, we (read: I) decided to give more of my floor to indie artists to let them speak on their experiences. This first popped up with Brain Rapp’s “Life as an Indie Artist” piece. Since then, I’ve been evolving the premise and have asked some of my indie artist friends/acquantinces […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @KanyeWest x @THEKINGDREAM – Bed (Yeezy Season 5)
A little known fact about Speed on the Beat. I’ve always had a soft spot for J. Holliday’s first LP. Because of this, when I heard Kanye West and The-Dream decided to Yeezy up “Bed,” I was like “sign me TF up.” And, let me tell you, it doesn’t disappoint. It’s like if “Ultralight Beams” met […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: VAL – 9teen
All I can say about VAL’s latest track is that it reminds me of some mix between Frank Ocean and The Weeknd. Since I rock with both of them, I rock with this one heavily as well. Check out “9teen” below and follow the reclusive artist when/wherever you can.
Read moreNew To Me SOTBMusic: @NayomiRosina – In The 9 (Mixtape Stream)
You may’ve heard Nayomi on Benny Universe’s “You,” which dropped this weekend over on the site. But, what you may not know is this: she’s got a project of her own. In The 9 is a nine-track project released over the course of nine weeks. The project highlights Rosina’s songwriting abilities and voice. So, if you […]
Read moreNew (To Me) SOTBMusic: @unofficialTHEY – "Silence"
All I can say is that this one reminds me of Miguel. And since Miguel is one of my favorite artists, that’s a high form of praise. The post-sex anthem is smooth and bound to make some drawers drop soon after they’re put back on. So, check out THEY.’s “Silence” and be on the look […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Miguel x @DJPREMIER – "2 Lovin U"
Even though it’s an alternative version of Miguel’s “damned,” this newly-released DJ Premier collaboration has those perfect spring-to-summertime vibes for a song like this. Additionally, the playful production Premier employs here gives the track a weightlessness unseen in the original, making it less gritty and more “damn, girl. I just can’t help myself around you. If […]
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