A few weeks ago, I received new music from FREE Party, an L.A.-residing duo that has roots in the DMV. I called them “what’d happen if August Alsina, J. Cole, and J.I.D. collaborated on a track.” Those vibes still exist in their latest track. “Roller Coaster,” fearuting Eva-Mallay, discusses the need of stability, even if the highs […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BrainRapp Says This All Too Shall Pass in New Visuals
Brain Rapp’s been on a roll. That’s really all I can say about the DMV (both in residence and affiliation) artist. “This All Too Shall Pass” feels very much like his “1-800-273-8255” and I’m definitely here for it. Both videos (and songs) talk on touchy issues (depression, suicide, hopelessness, and all those sorts of things), […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BrainRapp Takes Us Up and Down on New EP, Roller Coaster
When I spoke to Brain about Roller Coaster, he wanted me to tell you all two things. The project is about duality and exploration. In terms of duality, Brain suggests that “the highs and lows of life don’t happen in succession. Rather, they’re occurring at the same time.” In other words, the project blends the […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BrainRapp Says to Protect Your Neck on New Track
As mentioned in my piece on Brain’s “Roller Coaster,” he’s been on a different vibe for this project. Keeping the bars dope, Brain flows over a track that offers some cautionary advice to those in his way. “Protect Your Neck” is held together by a brass-and-harp-heavy production from Steven Padilla, which allows the DMV native […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @BrainRapp Drops Listeners onto a Roller Coaster in New Music
Brain Rapp recently celebrated his birthday by dropping new music. “Roller Coaster,” a track detailing the ups and downs of life to a bumping beat, is a different vibe from Brain. The title track from his upcoming project, “Roller Coaster” is something unique in a lot of ways. We still get the bars and the […]
Read moreLife as an Indie Artist, as told by @brainrapp
Photo Credit: @BrainRapp I asked indie hip-hopper and friend Brain Rapp to tell me a bit about his plight over the past few years. I also asked him to give some advice to others who may be thinking about pursuing an indie hip-hop career/passion. So, enough of me…Brain, take it away, my brother.Life as an indie […]
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