You can always count on John Legend to give his all on any given track. This one, created for Underground, the chain-breaking series he executive produces, is amazing. The track is a soulful rebuttal to the hatred spewed and the ignorance unfurled by some in America, referencing Eric Garner and other situations where hate and anger won […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: James Fauntleroy – Miami Rain
Unlike Duke’s loss last night, James Fauntleroy definitely came harder than he should’ve on his new jam “Miami Rain.” It reminds me of some Frank Ocean track that Frank passed on. Now, don’t take that as a slight. I mean it in the most respectful way possible. The track goes in, but I just couldn’t […]
Read moreSOTBMusic Presents: An Ode to Run The Jewels – @getCorinaCorina’s Soundtrack for DIY Touring
SOTBMusic is for the kids. So, we (read: I) decided to give more of my floor to indie artists to let them speak on their experiences. This first popped up with Brain Rapp’s “Life as an Indie Artist” piece. Since then, I’ve been evolving the premise and have asked some of my indie artist friends/acquantinces […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @IAmJMSN – Drinkin’
JMSN gives us a bluesy anthem for the last-callers and those seeking their own happiness on “Drinkin’.” I’m in love with the vibes and the old-school energy here. Additionally, JMSN’s voice? It’s friggin’ amazing and sends a few chills through me on this one. So, let me stop talking and let you get to drinkin’ […]
Read moreNew To Me SOTBMusic: @NayomiRosina – In The 9 (Mixtape Stream)
You may’ve heard Nayomi on Benny Universe’s “You,” which dropped this weekend over on the site. But, what you may not know is this: she’s got a project of her own. In The 9 is a nine-track project released over the course of nine weeks. The project highlights Rosina’s songwriting abilities and voice. So, if you […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @Miguel x @DJPREMIER – "2 Lovin U"
Even though it’s an alternative version of Miguel’s “damned,” this newly-released DJ Premier collaboration has those perfect spring-to-summertime vibes for a song like this. Additionally, the playful production Premier employs here gives the track a weightlessness unseen in the original, making it less gritty and more “damn, girl. I just can’t help myself around you. If […]
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