Deep dish pizza, wind and Oprah. That basically covers the basics when it comes to Chicago. Well it’s time to add M.A.x. She’s got a bag full of swag and is coming with her new single, “Vibe.” This track has a laid back beat but her bit comes in her delivery. Usually it’s the chorus that kills, but here it’s really the verses that stand out - each one making you fall more and more for the track as a whole. In the end, it’s one of those songs that doesn’t appear to be a favorite right off the bat - but then grows on you after a couple more listens. So hit repeat and fall for M.A.x.’s “Vibe.” (https://soundcloud.com/maxmusicc)
Milwaukee’s Comondabeat isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind as he relays his life to a stellar set of beats. “Karma” is all about the chilled, relaxed feel. The lyrics tell a story a lot can relate to about a girl, but overall it’s one of those songs you can just kick back to. With “Hippieish” the intro takes you on a worldly trip. It has this Indian feel to it that really stands out even though it remains in the background. That paired with the more aggressive pace of Comondabeat’s flow pairs nicely. There’s a clear connection with that track and “I’m Rollin.” He starts with a shout out to the hippies, but that’s where it stops because this seems to be the most real track coming from this emcee. Creative minds can totally relate to this one. Those who choose to take that path rather than college or a nine to five. Lastly, “Nuthin Changed” kind of takes us back to where we started in the case of wanting to sit back and relax with the beat. However, what’s clear as glass is that Comondabeat is a storyteller and does it well. if you’re into hip hop that has a base in reality, check out Comondabeat - he has a lot in his back pocket to discover. (https://soundcloud.com/comondabeat)
Dossman Thomas has a lot going on, but it all shapes up and meshes well. “Give ‘Em Hell!” has a fun feel to it and will remind some of what Mac Miller’s been spitting out. That frat rap vibe. With his buddy Zach Kramer by his side on “Love,” he really changes it up and gives us a track that has a more seductive demeanor. One would think “Nosebleed” would have this aggressive beat but really, it’s like Neo-Soul music intertwined with some attitude. Tino hops on “What To Do” and that seduction is back, but not in the lyrics. Lyrically this sounds like it could be the theme song for every 20-something. “Said A Lot” brings us back to that Neo-Soul but the vocals match up this time around. In the end Dossman Thomas has a lot of elements to his sound. He’s one part soul, a hint of frat and has a dash or two of sass that creates a sound that everyone from fans of Mac Miller to Wiz Khalifa would enjoy. So check out his record, “Dossman, Thomas EP,” out now. (https://soundcloud.com/dossman_thomas/sets/dossman-thomas-ep)
