On Stop Killing Us, Samar is able to make a tremendously catchy and hard-hitting effort. With nods to The Game and Freeway in his verbal flow, Samar is able to make something familiar yet wholly unique in rap music. The backing beat has a hit of DJ Premier and J Dilla. Shifting to a dreamier lead out toward the final minute of the track, Samar attempts to showcase how dangerous…
Amber Alert, the latest single from Young Rich Kidz, has some intense wordplay that builds off the work of Tyler the Creator and Wiz Khalifa. Utilizing the titular alter as the cut’s backing beat, YRK ensure that listeners will immediately be locked into what the act is laying out here. There’s literally no time to take a breath here as the group keeps hitting fans with intricate lyrical content and…
Injecting a bit of additional frenetic energy to the Iron Maiden classic, the combination of heavy metal royalty that comprise The Wheelblocks are able to put their impression deep. The video showcases that the music can stay as pure as all get out even if the performers are hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away. Of particular note during this version has to be the sizzling guitar riffs laid down…
While having a pet has lots of perks, there is also a lot of responsibility that comes with being a pet owner. It’s important to make sure you’re prepared to bring an animal into your home, and that you think it through before you decide to get one. Below are some of the key things you will need to prepare for if you’re planning to bring a pet into your…
The attraction of casinos has remained unchanged as there are still millions of casual gamblers or seasoned players flocking casinos everywhere. There are a variety of people who flock these casinos for fun or for making a quick buck. However, for those who do not go out that much but still want to have fun in a casino, online casinos can be the best alternative. Online casinos have been getting…
1 Time 2 Many is a poignant track showcasing the continual problem of policing in the United States’ baked-in sort of racism. The stories of disproportionate force being utilized by police departments towards African-Americans has been a sad reality of the last 100+ years; Shaheed’s smart repetition of the titular phrase has the effect of hammering home this fact into the minds of anyone listening to the track. The track’s…
You Sad has Tkay Maidza crafting an airy, confident pop-themed track. With nods to mid-1990s performers like Natalie Cole and Sheryl Crow, the effort is able to forge boldly forth with a unique flair. The vocals are placed front and center, with the backing instrumentation of synth and guitar acting as the perfect compliment for Tkay’s lyrics. You Sad simultaneously showcases the worth of the individual and the ability to…
The Free Show has a fascinating vocal delivery. Dropping the instrumentation to a lower level, Haerle is able to draw fan’s attention to the lyrical content. Rather than leaving the guitars and drums out in the cold, the next section reverses the roles with a nice uptick to the track’s tempo. Run and Be Free has Haerle tell a rich story about how his own lie (as well as LA’s)…
Let’s Dance is a throwback to the easy-going rap tracks of the mid-1990s. 5ive ft Giant has tremendous vocal ability showcased here; the cadence that he achieves here is single-handedly the reason fans will stay o the edges of their seats. Moving into the chorus, Let’s Dance takes on hints of tradition of gospel vocal delivery. By mooring the track to a number of distinct genres, 5ive ft Giant is…
Gas U Up starts out with an assertive bass line and Devinn Le’Raay’s impassioned vocals. Together, these two elements are able to build upon the tradition of performers like K-Ci and JoJo and Tyrese all while creating something vibrant and future-facing.Two minutes is all that Le’Raay needs to create a bonafide hit. Still Luv Me calls back to the R&B style of the late 1990s. Le’Raay’s ability to tell a…
Bakir Floyd is able to showcase his tender side on his latest single, 2 A.M.. There’s little needed for the song’s backing instrumentation than a snap and sequenced drum line, allowing Bakir ample ability to really craft a finesse-filled narrative. Adding a bit of rapid-fire lyrical content at the song’s final quarter, Floyd ensures that the track will remain fresh in listeners’ minds for months after their initial experience. 2…
Love Hypocrisy has a haunting, brilliant sound that separates what Ginny Luke is doing from any other pop performers. With nods to hard rock and EDM, the song ends up having a deep, layered body. Fans will be able to find new twists and turns on subsequent plays, all while they are serenades by the charismatic chops of Ginny Luke. Hitting a crescendo at the 2:45 mark, Luke is able…
If you have been on lockdown or have just been avoiding going out as much during the current situation, then it is important to find things to do. Spending more time at home needn’t be boring or isolating; the trick is to find a project and keep yourself feeling productive and satisfied. One of the best ways you can use your time and get results from it that you will…
Blindboss blends together California pop-punk with bits of Voltaire, Coheed and Cambria, and CKY. On Fake Internet Points, there’s a circus atmosphere crafted in the track and accompanying vocals. Deliberate drumming and robust bass linked together the otherworldly guitars and keys. The emotive vocal approach here will appease fans of Yellowcard and Unwritten Law, while the song’s lyrical content will speak to those individuals that have become burnt out at…
I.C.E. at the Door, the latest video from Sanya N’Kanta, has a brilliant video that will immediately draw listeners in. The track blends together hints of reggae, alternative-rock and R&B to make for something wholly unique. The synth and guitar combine to imbue a classic and futuristic sound for the track, while N’Kanta’s lyrics showcase the numerous problems that exist with American politics and home life. A sizzling guitar solo…
Perfect Love has a unique sound to it. The twinkling, slower tempo establishes a gauzy, finesse-focused approach upon which Sy’s vocals can shine. While there are nods to janet.-era Janet Jackson and Corinne Bailey Rae, there’s is a taut instrumentation that speaks well to current radio singles. Few tracks are able to further both vocal and musical arrangements without leaving one side in the cold, but both parts of Perfect…
It’s been about 5 years since we last conducted an interview with you. What sort of work have you put into the recording and creative processes for tracks like I Am A Servant? Hi! It’s so good to hear from you again! That is a demo album I made, in my home myself in a recorder, for future development, professionally. I have made 11 albums of demos, some with two…
Don’t Forget to Remember Me is a powerful effort from Emma Pierson. Little more is needed to start off the track than Emma’s vocals. The light amount of backing instrumentation (guitar, drums, and bass) provide a solid backdrop upon which her voice can rise and fall. There’s a nod to the 1990s and 2000s pop styles of performers like Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson incorporated alongside a bright, hopeful demeanor.…
Today, we are speaking with Nick Calarco. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? Growing up I have always had a love for music. Being from NY we had a lot of access to different music genres. I have always been into the dance, dance pop, EDM genre of music. As a kid growing up I used to pretend I was on the radio mixing songs together like a…
My Time is a stripped-down rap track that places a spotlight on KOTH’s lyrical content. With a bit of grit and intelligent wordplay, KOTH is able to hit listeners over their heads for three minutes. Little more is needed in the backdrop as My Time as a sequenced percussion and deliberate keys; the song is able to appease oldheads and new rap fans alike. The two disparate elements are able…