Let’s discuss Lupe’s 2015 album ‘Tetsuo and Youth,’ one of the first (new) albums I listened to after Mama Young lost her battle.
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The Sorest Loser at Four
The Sorest Loser is four.
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Revisiting Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Victory Lap’
‘Victory Lap’ is a classic. And here’s why, from where I’m standing.
Read moreSOTBMusic: "The Vent" is Big K.R.I.T.’s Best Song (To Me)
Since being introduced to Big K.R.I.T. through “Country Shit,” I’ve been a fan. A huge fan. K.R.I.T. is one of the few artists who I always buy their latest work. I have his entire discography on my phone, through several music platforms (except All My Life, because just…no). If that makes me a stan, I […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: A Discussion on Son of the Beast
It’s been three months since Son of the Beast and I realize that I haven’t done an official “look into the process” piece for it. Part of that is timing (the album released around the time of some personal upheaval, as discussed in my talk with True and Apollo a few weeks ago), part of […]
Read moreSOTBMusic: Revisiting NighLawn’s Purple Elixir
Almost two years ago, DMV (emphasis on the V) artist NighLawn dropped Purple Elixir, a project that I described as being “an emotional project that takes us on a ride through some of NighLawn’s darkest and brightest times.” Her vibe was before its time, as now you hear artists like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, […]
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