SOTBMusic: PHZ-Sicks Runs It in Visuals
I'm a little late on this one, but better late than never.PHZ-Sicks recently dropped a wrestling homage, "DX/NWO," and that's dope Hella dope. However, let's talk a bit about the visuals for his track...
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SOTBMusic: Soncier Says It's Noa of Neva on New EP
Soncier has been active in the music scene for a minute. In college, I remember hearing his stuff on the Playlist The DMV mixtapes Arteest put together. When Soncier hit my inbox with his latest...
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SOTBMusic: see.francis Wants Love and Chill Vibes with "Kumbaya"
Talking with see.francis, we both divulged that we're Amine fans. From "Caroline" to "Reel It In," the artist's music is dope because it's so chilled-out. This brings us to see's latest release,...
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SOTBMusic: Nellz GC Wants You to 'Pass the Aux' and Plug Into His Latest
In talking about his latest project, Nellz GC said that he's "just getting started."Pass the Aux wants you to play his music as loudly as possible--and keep playing it until the last song.The...
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SOTBNerdy: 'Stranger Things' Jumped the Shark. However, I'm Still Entertained
Let's talk Stranger Things and jumping the shark.Oh, you were expecting a patented SOTB introduction (but it was me, Speed on the Beat). Um...let's see.As a child of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, I fondly...
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SOTBMusic: CHUCK II Speaks "Truth"
CHUCK II (pronounced Chuck Deuce, per a 2017 piece on Pigeons and Planes) was born in the DMV and moved to the Bay Area. Technically, this counts as a West Coast feature and a local write-up because of...
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SOTBMusic: August is a Special Month
Since I began this path as Speed on the Beat, I've usually released a project of some sort in August. Whether it was a remix project on Soundcloud, a Baltimore Supplier mix, or an actual album, I had...
View ArticleSOTBMusic: C.Shreve the Professor Folds the Game on "Fresh Laundry"
We often find inspiration in the least-expected places. For SOTBMusic favorite C.Shreve the Professor, his latest drop comes from the fact that his studio has a laundry room on one side of it. The idea...
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SOTBMusic: Macntaj Has "Super Powers" to Deal with a Broken Relationship
Seattle artist Macntaj has blended trap production with poignant lyricism for a minute. His latest project, Trappy Gilmore 2, is no exception to this musical rule. The project is a bit off-the-wall, as...
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SOTBMusic: Nellz GC is "Solid" on New Track
Nellz GC has quietly made a mark in the Baltimore hip-hop scene over the past few years. Today, he's back with new music. Along with the track "Second Gear," Nellz blesses the site with "Solid." A...
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SOTBMusic: Virginia's Miah Travis Remixes "K.R.I.T. Here"
One of the standout tracks on Big K.R.I.T.'s latest album, "K.R.I.T. Here" was a declaration of independence of sorts. That said, its Winans-sampling instrumental is prime for freestyling and remixing....
View ArticleSOTBMusic: A Throwback Thursday Discussion About August Alsina
Let's take a second and play a guessing game. And honestly, I don't know if it's fair to call our answer a throwback. But it's Thursday, so...I don't make the rules.Not too long ago, a young man with...
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SOTBMusic: Dolla$ignDunn and TwonDon Present 'Summertime in Jersey'
Making a summer-centric song can be a daunting task. For every "Summertime," you have...well, a lot of forgotten songs. Making a summer-centric project can be even more so. Then, you have an entire...
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It's Not Because You're Short, It's Because You're "Fake Nice"
If you've ever met me in person, you'll know that I'm short. My mother was about five feet--possibly shorter, considering Raquel towered over her at 5'2 and a half. On the other hand, my dad was about...
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Baltimore's Tay Shakir Adeptly Balances Quality and Cohesiveness with...
35mm-Progress #1. Courtesy of Tay Shakir. Sometimes the best expectation is no expectation at all. The element of surprise is a complementary ingredient to the element of jubilance. The...
View ArticleSOTBMusic: R.LUM.R Drops "How This Feels"
R.LUM.R has bubbled up for a while. The newly-signed Island Records artist has returned to SOTBMusic with a new drop. "How This Feels" is the first track off R.LUM.R's debut album, and it shows a...
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SOTBNerdy: Let's Talk Welcome to the NHK
Over the past few months, I've taken a deep dive into anime readily available on services such as FunimationNow and CrunchyRoll. I have subscriptions, so I might as well use them. After watching...
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SOTBMusic: JeRonelle is 'Vulnerable' on New EP
JeRonelle has been one of my favorites for a while, before he amazed on The Four. The Nebraska native's voice is powerful, his songwriting is great, and his presence is excellent. His latest project, a...
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SOTBMusic: Let's Talk YTK's 'Berea'
YTK is a Baltimore-born-and-raised rapper's rapper mixed with a lo-fi-like vibe. The young man provides lyricism for days, while also opening up in his music. He clearly understands hip-hop, especially...
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Has The King Gone Astray?: An SOTBMusic Review of 'K.R.I.T. IZ HERE'
When you drop a classic (or a work of art), fans and detractors alike await your next moves like a hawk. For Big K.R.I.T., after 4Eva is a Mighty Long Time, we saw a quiet period then spurts of work....
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