by Mo | Aug 17, 2018 | Listen Up
Chicago’s black boy joy Tobi Lou remains to be one of the most animated rappers out. His visual collaborations with Glassface detail nostalgic pastimes coupled with engaging youthful discourses of coping with life’s complex curveballs: ranging...
by Mo | Jul 19, 2018 | Visuals
Since Tobi Lou dropped “Troop” with Zero Fatigue‘s Smino, I have become a big fan of his music. There’s a lot to love about him: He embodies the essence of Carefree Black Boy Joy, rocks mini puffs and drops playful yet nostalgic content on...
by Mo | Mar 14, 2018 | Listen Up! Album Reviews
Apple Music link Love and heartbreak are very common themes in the arena of R&B. Although we just entered March, Amber Oliver’s self-titled EP is a standout for interpretation. Music transformed from a craft to purposeful career for the 22-year-old North...
by Mo | Dec 16, 2017 | Concert Chronicles
Fall semester is finally over, so I rewarded myself with a concert with no other than Xavier Omär formally known as SPZRKT (Spazzy-Rocket). “How Do You Love Me” and “Blind Man” were two songs that put him on my concert radar. The R&B/Soul...
by Mo | Feb 9, 2016 | New Slaps
Milwuakee native and emcee Pizzle crossed paths with Milwuakee-Chicago transplant RahRah The Savage for “Tokyo Love”. Job Jetson contributes suttle vocals over Derelle Rideout’s meticulous heavy-hitting audio production. Pizzle creates an intercate...
