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WooDaRealest & Killer Mike Deliver Uplifting Bars On “Greatness”
Killer Mike has always been known for being a political artist, especially over the past few years where he has been a huge advocate for Bernie Sanders who has been the leader of the progressive movement in the United States. Now that Joe Biden has the Democratic nomination, Killer Mike has been aiming to get Trump out of office, and ahead of the election on Tuesday, the artist has dropped a new politically-charged track with WooDaRealest.
This song is part of a compilation tape called I am OTHER, Volume 2 which is helping out smaller artists who have been negative affected by the pandemic. As for the song itself, Killer Mike and WooDaRealest drop uplifting lyrics about the struggles of their people. Killer Mike and WooDaRealest are aspiring for a better tomorrow and this song certainly conveys that message. As for the production, we get a nice piano-laced beat that makes you feel the emotion from the get-go.
Quotable Lyrics:
Ain’t no savior coming, Black folks gotta save ourselves
If it come to your life or a crooked copper don’t be slaughtered
Word to Assata
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E.G. Phillips unveils where silence speaks the loudest on new release “Empathy for the Night Fly”
The mood of E.G. PHILLIPS’s “Empathy for the Night Fly” is instantly cinematic, dark, introspective, and frozen in time. The track sounds like a scene from a late-night club where everything slows down just enough for feelings to come out. The arrangement is jazz-like in that it lets each part breathe. The arpeggiating Rhodes piano comes and goes, giving the impression that the music is thinking, as if it’s moving.
The song is really about recognition, which is when you hear something in someone else’s voice that reminds you of your own experience. It’s subtle, almost fragile, but it has a big effect on people. That emotional connection is what holds the piece together.
That choice seems deliberate, even defiant. It asks the listener to pay attention differently, not just passively. Every break is a part of the story. E.G. Phillips doesn’t just make the mood; he keeps it going. In that space, “Empathy for the Night Fly” becomes a quiet, powerful look at memory, connection, and shared feelings.
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Firecamino maintains folk storytelling with new release “Juan The Baptist”
“Juan the Baptist” is a stunning single by Firecamino, blending vivid storytelling with charming melody. The laid-back indie song with folk and country influences sounds like an ancient story told around a campfire after a long night.
The song’s central character is a misguided hero, vulnerable and human. Firecamino emphasizes imperfection over perfection, creating a relatable protagonist. That storytelling gives the song a cinematic, intimate feel.
“Juan the Baptist” handles several musical influences well. Folk-inspired writing and country textures add emotion and familiarity. Meanwhile, the cool indie vibe smooths the edges and lets the track flow naturally without being dramatic.
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