The production is straightforward yet effective, but TG 318 himself is what makes “Lift Off” stand out from the rest. Charisma and flair define his performance, and clever writing in his bars keeps you chuckling and eagerly anticipating the next punchline…
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Why We Like It: Duckie Mr. Poetry’s “You Was Family”
“You Was Family” is a rewarding listen for the foreground and background. You can focus in to appreciate the storytelling and the finer details of his multiple flows, or you can play it for the ambience and sing along with the hook and nod your head absently to the beat. This track is nearly as versatile as Duckie Mr Poetry himself
Why We Like It: CyphTwo’s “Husoul”
“Husoul” is a song that refuses to sit in the background and be ignored. Substantive, gripping bars cover nearly every second of the track. CyphTwo’s loosely structured but deeply hypnotic flows weave each portion of the song into the following section seamlessly. It’s a lyrical performance that makes you want to restart to the song again immediately after it ends, with each new listen bringing a newfound appreciation for CyphTwo’s pen.
Why We Like It: Kainalu’s “Out of Touch”
Written, sung, produced, and exceptionally mixed by Kainalu himself, this song is an insanely catchy groove with equally potent head-highs and body-highs. The lyrics and hushed but bright falsetto vocals stick in your head like gorilla glue, and the bass line… Oh that bass line.
Why We Like It: Sondrey’s “Into The Night”
There may be moments where “Into The Night” feels familiar, but the sheer excellence of the execution – the pen game, the ear for melody, the earnest commitment to the premise – puts the track head and shoulders above its peers.
JID & Saba – An Atlanta Homecoming
JID. Saba. Mereba. Deante’ Hitchcock. The date is June 19th, 2019. Welcome to the climactic final stop of JID’s “Catch Me If You Can” tour, performed in front of a sell-out crowd in ATL. Dreamville shirts. Dreamville shirts everywhere. As I stumbled down the stairs and onto the sidewalk in front of Atlanta’s Center Stage […]
Why We Like It: Mike G’s “Everything That’s Your’s Pt. II”
In a world inundated with constantly repeated hooks and pre-hooks, Mike G reminds you that seduction is (and always has been) about the intoxicating power of words and poetry.
Jordn. Cleo is Built to Create: The Red Wine Joint Interview
After the release of his debut album, Red Wine Joint, Jordn. Cleo talks about using music as an emotional release and why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” album. Get to know the talented multi-instrumentalist and producer’s mentality and creative process in our exclusive interview. Jordn. Cleo (real name Jordan Argrett) is a breath […]
Why We Like It: Becca James’ “Control”
“Control” is an experience that captivates, one that leaves you savoring tastes of catharsis while spiralling back to the Earth at its end. I can imagine no better way for Becca James to begin her career.
Why We Like It: Alden Groves’ “Crazy”
This is an ambitious concept for a song, one that could very easily fall apart if the execution is even slightly lacking. Fortunately for us (and Alden) he successfully threaded the needle.
