I’m proud of TOPE, as he’s been consistently improving his craft in the short time I’ve known him. This one is no exception as the “summertime in Cali”-themed single also doubles as a how-to guide for other indie artists. Over a pretty sick instrumental from Zach Striar, TOPE delivers some of the dopest bars I’ve […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SwaPlaymaker – Power (Prod. @itsTOPE)
Miami artist Swa Playmaker drops the new single “Power” produced by Oakland/Portland artist TOPE. Swa drops knowledge over the soulful TOPE production, teasing fans with another taste of the new album 305 Nights coming soon. After working with DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Akon and more under the name Benisour, Swa took some time off and […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @ItsTOPE x @CashCampain – The Man (Prod. @StewartVillain)
Tope hit me this morning with some fire and a shit story behind it. Tope had his album completed on a laptop and it got stolen during a show in San Francisco. Because of this, “The Man” is the only surviving track that was mixed and mastered from the project that he had access to. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @itstope x @misserikkaj x @farnellnewton – "Thank You" (Prod. @StewartVillain)
Oakland-based emcee TOPE has been making some waves recently, producing a remix for Slum Village and working with artists such as Blu. Today, I got the chance to peep his homage to those who’ve supported him, doubted him, and those who are out there doing their own thing. I’m really feeling the gospel-esque vibes provided […]
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