“Maxwell byke,” as Twitter would say. Then again, when you’re a legend in the game, you really never leave. I mean, I still hear his music on a regular basis. Never mind that, though. We’ve got new Maxwell to delve into. “We Never Saw It Coming” is soothing and beautiful, but has many underlying dark tones. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @CarterMWrites Offers Up a "Disclaimer" in New Jam
You find some of the dopest talent right under your nose. That’s why I always say “support dope music in all its forms.” You never know when your homeboy or your co-worker or that random guy down the street who’s always rapping to himself has some great work that needs support. And if it’s good, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @GRAYSOULRVA and @ImVesta Ask About "You" on New Remix
Virginia musician Gray Soul is celebrating his birthday with a Vesta-helmed remix of his instrumental “You.” It is a beautiful combination of the original’s sample and Vesta’s vocals. Vesta, as you already know, is one of my favorite vocalists out of the area. Therefore, this pleasant surprise has already been ran back a few times. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: On The 7th Day, @ShonGoner Delivers a Deeply Introspective Project
A few weeks ago, I highlighted Philly artist Shon Goner’s “Singin’ Like” track on the site. However, today, we’re talking the parent project, On The 7th Day, which is a bouncy but introspective project. This mix of bouncy and introspective allows listeners to nod their head to radio-ready production and listen to a young man […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TheRoots and @Bilal Scream for Justice on "It Ain’t Fair"
The Roots and Bilal channel Motown at its most thought-provoking. on this new track from the Detroit OST. That’s really all you can say. If you’re in the mood for some somber and reflectful–but somehow still hopeful–music in the face of adversity, this is a great track for that. And even if you’re not, Bilal crying […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @ThatsBlawesome and @H0T16MUSIC Tease Out Great Vibes on New Project
From Portland’s burgeoning music scene comes a creative statement in the form of Tease, the full-length collaborative album by singer-songwriter Blossom and producer HOT16. Tease shows the work of two sophisticated artists making their mark with an expertly-written, performed, and produced LP that will definitely find its way into your eardrums and heart with great […]
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