Being true oneself is a trait that all trailblazers share. Going against the grain takes a certain brand of confidence. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Kanye West are great examples of unwavering vision. Our featured artist Death.wav and his music go against the cookie cutter world of hip hop. His lyrical subject matter is personal, […]
An iconic artist is always getting better with each piece of material they produce, and as a critic, I’m reminded of this immediately when watching the music video for Timothy Isaiah’s “Ropes.” Released just recently to quite positive reviews from the press, “Ropes” invites us into a dreamy world that blends somewhat familiar elements of […]
Most rappers have to rely on one component of an arrangement to create fluidity, but in the case of a player by the name of Alpha Hugo, this just isn’t true. Alpha Hugo’s new single “Cancer Symptoms” sees him working off of the flow of every instrument in the mix, while his other single “Go […]
Every artist has their own way of creating music. It will come to us in different forms but the process does not matter as long as we push through to find the finished product. Our recent discovery Keylluminati finds peace in making music and that is one of the most important pieces. We caught up […]
As of now, the Summer is nearly creeping over the seasonal tide of rain and unexpected wind chills. Americans now idly lie down in the green-lush grass and sweat when they rush to their morning jobs. The start of June calls for seasonal tracks that are energetic and perfect for barbecue cook-outs. The production includes […]
The character of a female rapper, aggressive or flowery, tight-knit or lax, is usually more of a potent aspect than the music itself. Many Taylor Swift fans from 2009 adored the youthful, sweetheart semblance she brought onto the stage. There are also those that glorify the tough, grimy dialect of Lil Kim and her successors. […]
Any musician to land a connection with the Trap martyr, Young Thug, has unlocked their potential for musical infamy. Young Thug is one of the Trap artists who have opened their doors for students to study the music that reaches youth of nearly every personality. Strick is a student of Young Thug that has garnered […]
One of the most powerful aspects of Hip-Hop is how fluid the genre can be. Hip-Hop has the viscosity to sound soulful and soothing, or warped into a menacing piece of gritty street representation. Hip-Hop songs can be made into dance plays, activist demonstrations, urban pantomimes, or rambunctious thrash bangers. Through this ability comes the […]
