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Booda Cess aka OGB aka Da Big Homie creates dope music consistently as an underground artist. Beginning with the first release as a member of Da Mobb Family, the group’s self titled albums “Da Mobb Family Vol. 1 and 2, are considered classics in the Charleston music scene. Booda Cess quickly established himself as one of the hardest rappers in the city. Despite many setbacks with various ventures throughout his career, he has multiple projects on deck. Booda and artist/producer Warp MNDS...
Booda Cess aka OGB aka Da Big Homie creates dope music consistently as an underground artist. Beginning with the first release as a member of Da Mobb Family, the group’s self titled albums “Da Mobb Family Vol. 1 and 2, are considered classics in the Charleston music scene. Booda Cess quickly established himself as one of the hardest rappers in the city. Despite many setbacks with various ventures throughout his career, he has multiple projects on deck. Booda and artist/producer Warp MNDS have released a series of group EP’s, “CHS NDRWRLD I, II and III(Charleston Underworld) which are all available on streaming platforms along with a solo album “Cessionz ” the grind continues…
King Cutler’s latest release “Glory In The End”, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to growing in the craft of hip hop and his community. Following his earlier album, “Who I Am,” released earlier this year, “Glory In The End” is a testament to his journey of persistence, authenticity, and overall visionary outlook on the intense realities of his past that fuel his want for more life and success for not only himself, but his team.
The EP is a compact but powerful explorati...
King Cutler’s latest release “Glory In The End”, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to growing in the craft of hip hop and his community. Following his earlier album, “Who I Am,” released earlier this year, “Glory In The End” is a testament to his journey of persistence, authenticity, and overall visionary outlook on the intense realities of his past that fuel his want for more life and success for not only himself, but his team.
The EP is a compact but powerful exploration of the highs and lows that accompany the pursuit of greatness.
The titular track “Glory” sets the tone, underscoring the sometimes strenuous nature of success. Cutler reflects on the journey of aligning soul, mind, and body, asserting that the trauma of the past has shaped his appreciation for the present. He invites listeners to enjoy the fruits that you EARN and bask in the glory of a self made journey, a sentiment that resonates throughout the short lived EP.
The song “Prevail” further emphasizes this theme, with Cutler’s lyrical prowess shining through as he navigates the complex emotions tied to ambition and community upliftment.
“Im tryna sail the 7 seas, protect my n**** from hell/throw away ya digi scale, cop some land and keep a bill and a sale/ and if they hear this then they feeling me now/ Godspeed I know my timing is well/ I got supporters tryna follow me now/ I graduate the block this jewelry like my cap and a gown/ I always prevail”
With each verse, Cutler’s authenticity lives true, as he articulates the nuanced realities of striving for success not just for himself, but also for his team and even broader, the Black community.
“Glory in the End” serves as both a personal reflection and an inspiring ode, urging people to embrace the journey and celebrate the fruits of their successes and triumphs, however long it may take and through the doubt and fire.
Holy City Records Artist LGP Ammon’s “Father” represents a significant evolution in not only his artistry, but his life outside of 16 bar cuts- showcasing a deeply personal and introspective narrative. The 14-track album delves into the complexities of newfound fatherhood and the etherically transformative power it holds.
Ammon’s lyrical depth is evident as he navigates the potent thoughts and emotions tied to his new role, balancing vulnerability with strength and spirituality with...
Holy City Records Artist LGP Ammon’s “Father” represents a significant evolution in not only his artistry, but his life outside of 16 bar cuts- showcasing a deeply personal and introspective narrative. The 14-track album delves into the complexities of newfound fatherhood and the etherically transformative power it holds.
Ammon’s lyrical depth is evident as he navigates the potent thoughts and emotions tied to his new role, balancing vulnerability with strength and spirituality with eloquence and depth.
“Miles,” serves as an emotional anchor, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of his fears and hopes for his son, Miles. The poignant “Miles,” featuring Sunn, offers a touching letter to his newborn, infused with a powerful poem that underscores the importance of healing and building a solid foundation for his family.
This sentiment is mirrored in the “Barbershop interlude,” where LGP Ammon pays homage to the cultural significance of barbershops in the Black community, seamlessly transitioning into the song “Barbershop,” which imparts wisdom to young fathers through one of the most underrated, unofficial therapists, a black barber.
Beyond highlighting a low-key cornerstone in black therapy, this is a clever take on LGP’s duality of knowing the many grim faces of some who have been in his situation and failed, and how he can break the mold.
LGP Ammon’s lyrical dexterity is one of my favorite attributes of his style. From the line for line wordplay, to the almost poetic nature of his fluid delivery, LGP keeps a fresh sound in each song.
Even though “Father” is deeply retrospective, there are a few tracks like “Lost ” and “Law of Attraction” reminiscent of his previous album “This Is Totally Not A Hype Album”. Another similarity between this album and the previous are the well placed collaborations from Sunn, Nu of UnHeard, Sha AMG, Destiny Patrick and of course King Cutler
“Similar Minds,” a collaboration with Holy City Records creator, King Cutler, that channels Wu-Tang vibes through a clever, ping-pong style flow. The two emcees parallel the planning and execution of a heist with their collaborative ‘hive mind’ of being in tune with each other as they prepare for a takeover.The track is a showcase of their combined skills, LGP creating the blueprint and King Cutler as the inside man ready to put in the work, illustrating the depth of their lyrical craftsmanship.
However, the most potent tracks in my opinion are “Father?” and “Time”.
“Father?’ which stands out as a profound soliloquoy of faith, destiny, and reality driven doubt . Here, Ammon wrestles with his relationship with God, expressing feelings of being silenced amidst life’s challenges while grappling with the spiritual responsibility of raising his son.
“Time” grazes on the same topic but goes more in depth with the ‘play by play’ of LGP’s mental and emotional state the moment he realized he was a father. Opening with a poem, an oath, a promise from LGP to his son Miles.
“See I knew this day would come, but God had plans for my journey/ i’m still humble but some relations that i fail to show mercy/no one can hurt me/you can tell the confrontation deters me/until the foot of your arrival I feel more un-deserving/ fell to my knees, the doctor is telling me to breathe, a wife in the same week, must be a catch I didnt see/ the fear consumes me, everything I thought could happen, would indeed/ prepared for all the worst, but found more faith in my belief.”- from “Time”
Holy City Records continues to create a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate personal journeys, community ties, and the transformative nature of love and responsibility. Through their distinct yet complementary styles, artists like LGP and King Cutler inspire listeners to reflect on their own experiences while championing the importance of living and thriving in your truth with resilience. #GxldApproved
Our friends at Train Songz, the bluegrass music and Billy Strings Fan zine and Instagram meme account have just launched their Train Songz Presents podcast. The concept for the podcast is that a band plays a full one hour set of music that begins and ends with a Train Song. On this page I will collect and share all of the episodes as they are released. Which means that this page will become a great resource to discover rising bluegrass artists.
Episode 1 features the Minneapolis-based group,...
Our friends at Train Songz, the bluegrass music and Billy Strings Fan zine and Instagram meme account have just launched their Train Songz Presents podcast. The concept for the podcast is that a band plays a full one hour set of music that begins and ends with a Train Song. On this page I will collect and share all of the episodes as they are released. Which means that this page will become a great resource to discover rising bluegrass artists.
Episode 1 features the Minneapolis-based group, Buffalo Galaxy.
Train Songz also released their fourth edition zine, which is available for purchase here. Learn more about the zine via the Cluckin’ Chuck interview from earlier this year.
Train Songz Presents Episode 1: Buffalo Galaxy
SETLIST
1. Midnight Flyer
2. River
3. Tin Can
4. Althea
5. Darker Now >>
6. Paint
7. Darlin’
8. Up on the Hill Where They Do the Boogie >>
9. Lonesome Fiddle Blues >>
10. Up on the Hill Where They Do the Boogie >>
11. Reuben’s Train
