Review after the jump. On the heels of her latest single, “I Bet,” and her publicized breakup with Future–and potential rebound in Russell Wilson (#IWishICared)–Ciara returns to the music scene after with Jackie. The album starts off pretty dramatically, and then delves into what you’d expect from Ciara. We’re given bouncy beats, sexual energy out the […]
Read moreAn Unbiased Death of the King Review/Analysis
Next album won’t have my mug, I promise. So, after a couple months (four months exactly today), I’ve finally mustered up the balls and whatnot to give an unbiased review of Death of The King, the last album in my Songs For… Trilogy. I’m sure you’re wondering “Speed, how the hell can you review your […]
Read moreUMD Gets a…Nightclub?: The Final Chapter
Last year, the University of Maryland’s (in)famous Route One was the recipient of a new nightclub-like spot in the form of Terrapin’s Turf. My first two encounters with the atmosphere were, to put it lightly, pretty infuriating–mainly because this place had “hit” written all over it, but ended up giving me something else that ends […]
Read moreLumidee – Lumi Mini-Review
I’m trying to turn over a new leaf in music. I want to cast aside the days of acerbic wit and stinging commentary and replace them with a kinder, gentler Speed on the Beat. At least the cover art is cool, right? After hearing Lumidee’s newest mixtape, those kinder, gentler times will have to wait […]
Read moreTrue God Reviews: Speed on the Beat’s Death of the King
Keeping with the tradition started with last year’s “Speed Reviews Songs For…” post, DAR head honcho True God has been courteous enough to actually give an in-depth review of Death of the King. It’s honest, and that’s all I want from every reviewer, friend or not. Thankfully, he doesn’t just say “OMFG THIS IS THE […]
Read moreRAW Review 7/21/14
Oh my word, that was horrible. So horrible that I had to take about thirteen hours to process the sheer putrid nature of last night’s RAW. Don’t get me wrong, though. There were decent spots. For instance, Paige’s Turn, Dolph Ziggler got a win, Ambrose and Cesaro faced off–and (technically) in the main event, too–and […]
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