If Jay-Z’s 4:44 was (possibly) his fourth iteration in the Blueprint series, then True God’s Solitary serves as the de facto “Soul Revival 4.” Spitting some of the most-personal bars of his career, True takes listeners on a journey through the eyes of a man who wants to be left alone–but still wants to be among people […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @JosephChilliams – POWERPUFF
Two things I’m a sucker for are dope samples and samples that come completely out of left field. Add that to some dope bars and you’ve got Joseph Chilliams’ newest track “Powerpuff.” The Powerpuff Girls-sampling track lays out why we should keep an eye on this young man’s progression. I’ll be honest. I haven’t heard much […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SlumFunk – Captain Crook…Snatching Crumbs and All
Libretto’s story is one of redemption and revitalization. From being one of the next big things to a four-and-a-half year stint in prison, he’s been around the world in more ways than one. On the heels of his Gangsta Jazz Vol. 2 project, we’re blessed with his second official album. A TL;DR way to describe it […]
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