Hip-Hop, Rap, RnB | Sol – Dope (Prod. by the Zillas)
Posted by J_Salzer on April 1, 2013
Sol is back. After a long hiatus traveling the world, Sol returns to the states this month. If this is any hint of what 10 months off from music does for him, I’d like to see him take 20. Just kidding, I couldn’t go that long with out Sol. The production duo The Zillas handles the production, and they flip the beat at around 3:11 and Sol kills it again. It’s like Sol never missed a beat(no pun intended), he’s picking up right where he left off, but better. Judging off this track his flow has become more polished and his lyrics have become sharper. Stream the track below and be on the lookout for more Sol coming soon.
Mixtapes | RAC – Solé Fixtape Vol. 3
Posted by Juicebox on September 18, 2012
The boys over at Sole Bicycles are back at it again with their third installment of their signature “fixtapes,” teaming up with the Portland DJ Duo known as, RAC. RAC creates a fresh, funky mix with a wide variety of tracks that mesh almost too well. Appreciate the approach they took with this one as it features tracks that stray from the mainstream norm of big room synth’s everyone and their grandmother are slapping together these days. Download the mix, check out the bikes here, and as Solé puts it…”Vibe with us as you ride off into the future.”
Hip-Hop | Grynch – I’m Good ft. Sol
Posted by Grubeats on March 7, 2012
Two of Seattle’s finest join forces on Grynch’s brand new album, Perspective [iTunes], which hit digital stores on March 2nd. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the whole album, but I saw this track featuring Sol, which initially caught my attention. After releasing, what I consider to be the album of 2012 “Yours Truly“, Sol returns with his first feature since the album release. Boasting an underground sound, Sol and Grynch deliver some feel good bars over the Budo produced beat. Seattle’s hip-hop scene has certainly been around for a while, but some of the youthful faces are bringing well deserved recognition to the city.
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Albums, Hip-Hop | Sol – Yours Truly [Album Review]
Posted by Grubeats on February 2, 2012
Feast your ears on Seattle’s newest hip-hop prodigy (well, new to my ears at least). What name comes to mind when you hear “Seattle Hip-Hop”? For an east coast native like myself, Macklemore was the easy answer. After opening my ears and mind to the 23 year old Sol (pronounced “Sawl”), I’ve learned Macklemore & the rest of the Seattle hip-hop scene is in very strong company.
Recently releasing a trio of EP’s titled “Dear Friends”, Sol dropped his first highly anticipated LP, Yours Truly, on January 20th. Quickly escalating up the iTunes charts, the indie album claimed the number one spot on the hip-hop charts and number four on the worldwide leader board. Although this was not the first time I had heard of Sol, it was the first time I really gave him a chance. His confident, yet reserved demeanor corresponds with his musical message and the music runs deeper than the recognition it may receive.
Yours Truly is an artistic representation reflecting Sol’s life, beliefs, experiences, and trials & tribulations of making it in the music industry. Listen through in full and you may find yourself painting scenes of to a movie (popcorn rap sold separately). Authentic bars, organic stories, and versatility, track after track. In addition, the project is presented as an album should be presented. Each song transitions into the next retaining a level of fluidity, there is balance, and a variety of sounds. Each song is a part of the bigger picture. The first time I listened, I found my ears increasingly fixating the deeper into the project I traveled. It’s one of those albums that is always better when you listen in full from beginning to end. Below is my personal reflection of each individual song (yes, I understand your thoughts and opinions may differ) along with a lyric or two that represent the song best.
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