FOR THE ARTIST. FOR THE CULTURE.
The Soul Dope Things Journal is a space for the stories, conversations, and ideas that matter to independent artists and the culture around them. Through artist spotlights, interviews, music discovery, and conversations about the business of being independent, we want to shine a light on the people creating, building, and doing things their own way.
SOUL DOPE.
5 Artists You Should Know About
As an Independent artist, it can be hard to stand out in a sea of countless artists. These artists are doing just that, so take notice…and add them to your playlist.
Indie Artist Spotlight: Jefe Stone
What’s important to me isn’t “being” an artist, what's important to me is living out my truths with the creative talents i was blessed with since birth! ~Jefe Stone
Indie Artist Spotlight: Jay Rahk
“…you have to feel like you’re the best in any room you enter, humbled off course.” ~Jay Rahk
Grown Folk Rap - A Submerging Genre We Should Get Excited About
J. Cole’s highly anticipated 6th solo album, Off Season, was released May 14th and crashed Spotify as fans eagerly flocked to streaming services. After listening to Off Season several times, there is indeed a need for “Grown Folk Rap” and it’s safe to say veteran artists sharing their wise perspectives is a growing lane within Hip Hop.
3 Songs That Remind You Of Old School R&B Love
There’s no doubt that the impact of R&B and love go hand and hand. Most of us remember our first kiss, adoring crushes and making love to a sweet melody from old school love jams. While classic R&B music like SWV “You're Always on my Mind” and DeBarge’s “All this Love” are go to bops to set the mood, there are a plethora of today’s music worthy of a few spins as well.