“[Co-signs] may get you through the door, but the cohesiveness, meticulous quality, depth and the overall experience of are what prompt you to make yourself at home.” Remember when people were dead ass convinced that Your Old Droog was Nas? He had a slightly different delivery—of course. Well, after playing…
2016 has been a pretty good year for music; particularly, for unsigned acts. We received an overwhelming amount of submissions here, and there was a handful that resonated incredibly well with me—for a multitude of reasons. I’ve taken the liberty of breaking them down below. If you’re not up on…
Two particular lines stood out to me as I listened to the latest record from Charles Hamilton. On the first track, he confidently and coyly harps, “I had a hot start; label tried to make me a pop star—they wanted an album, and I made art.” Second, a few songs…
“I am a wizard, an illusionist. I am a dreamer in a dream without a society. I am Hodgy.” –Hodgy Odd Future–although dope–always felt a little too young for me. I entered high school in 96-97, so while they were a breath of fresh air and a middle finger to…
“I remember going to the studio with Big Boi, and going there, and meeting him. I was playing some of my music over the AUX and saw him in the back of the room with his eyes closed swaying in the back.” –Matt Citron As a city, Atlanta has a…
“They chasing a hit, I’m chasing legacy.”— Smoke Dza I was actual sworn to secrecy about the existence of the much hyped “Don’t Smoke Rock” all the way back in January 2016. However, I wasn’t provided with any preview content, so I had to wait it out with the townspeople…
“A solid R&B album from a singer who’s been nothing but consistent for over two decades.” Joe has always been–in my humble opinion–consistent as a singer. From his New Jack Swing soaked debut album, to his slew of incredibly notable guest features, to his constant club and radio presence at…
Listening to the newest Tribe Called Album is a strange experience. I liken it to the final episode of Fresh Prince. ATCQ have always seemed like the most amazing, compelling, innovative and revered novel in its genre that just happened to have the last few chapters ripped out; that was…
