The groovy and silly red record, My Cheese Budget Is Growing, which is the debut for Quintessential, is excellent for many lyrical (and frankly theatrical) achievements as well as for the smooth beats provided by Eddou XL. “Playing Friends,” especially in context, goes unbelievably hard—and I can’t help but fixate on the openness of the final line of the chorus and song: “I made a … Continue reading Quintessential & Eddou XL – “Playing Friends”
Vulnerable, aspirational, and admirable. Words to describe Little Simz’s sort-of self-titled album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, and the London artist herself, or at least the potentially exaggerated character she plays across its 19 tracks. The 2021 album, produced by Inflo, is a mirror, working through hard memories and harsh reality. It also sees beyond itself, acknowledging the community in which she is enmeshed and … Continue reading Little Simz is Redefining Simbi
This video is so silly that it almost feels like it’s trying to hide the vulnerability of the song. I could wax poetic about an allegory that I glean…from the circumstances NNAMDï finds himself in, where his life of humiliation is all meant to attain the same as a white man, but the world is stacked against him. No one else sees the monster that … Continue reading NNAMDï – “Anti”
Whatever happened to Elizabeth Warren’s favorite HBO half-hour dramedy, Ballers? Just kidding, a quick Google reveals that it was canceled unceremoniously in 2020, leaving a respectable legacy of five seasons. The title of the show is a double-entendre, of course, literally referring to the fact that the characters are or interact with athletes, and in a more colloquial sense, that they are absolute fucking powerhouses. … Continue reading Mega Ran is Balling
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Don’t let the title of Little Simz forthcoming album fool you; her leading singles have both been bombastic and demanding of your attention. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert is due out September 3rd via Age 101, and will contain “Woman,” the most recent release from the London-based artist featuring repeat collaborator Cleo Sol. It is an ode to Black and brown ladies everywhere and the … Continue reading Little Simz Honors Black Women Around The World on Latest Single “Woman”
sngalbums: Rory Ferreira is a shark. His bars are vicious and majestic, and as an artist he is never stagnant. I could spend 1,000 words describing all the past and current projects that Ferreira has undertaken. Instead, let’s just agree that the breadth of his work expands like the universe—all-encompassing, yet still uncovering new territory on every release. His 2020 release came in mid-March, or … Continue reading Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight
Rory Ferreira is a shark. His bars are vicious and majestic, and as an artist he is never stagnant. I could spend 1,000 words describing all the past and current projects that Ferreira has undertaken. Instead, let’s just agree that the breadth of his work expands like the universe—all-encompassing, yet still uncovering new territory on every release. His 2020 release came in mid-March, or just … Continue reading Reading R.A.P. Ferreira’s Transmissions Under the Purple Moonlight
sawdustandgin: Bouncy bars travel along smooth terrain before reaching a mystical destination. Get electrocuted by love, courtesy of Def Sound and Zhao. Best Songs of 20201. def.sound – “STRUCK!” produced by Zhao The friendships I forged with both def.sound and Zhao stoke the fire of my love for this track—”STRUCK!“ is energized by life, love, and art. My relationship with these artists may have been eroded by … Continue reading Best Songs of 2020: 1. def.sound & Zhao
Best Videos of 20203. DUCKWRTH – “Find a Way” feat. Alex Mali, Radio Ahlee, BAYLI For “Find a Way,” DUCKWRTH set out to create Black superheroes for kids to look up to—say no more. The song always gets me on my feet too, making it without a doubt one of my favorite videos of the year. DUCKWRTH | SnG coverage | listen to SuperGood | website | Facebook … Continue reading Best Videos of 2020: 3. DUCKWRTH
All Black Queens to the Front: Rap Alongside Sampa the Great and Junglepussy by Entering “Time’s Up” Remix Competition Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The world is finally ready for Sampa the Great. The Zambian rapper, raised in Botswana and currently based in Australia, represents the electric underground rap scene, always sure to incorporate elements of herself—from her lyrics to Afro-centric instrumentation in a track’s … Continue reading Sampa the Great – “Times Up” feat. Junglepussy
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