Soulful Sounds: Kiid Scoob Review

Written By: Jason Taylor

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Kiid Scoob

Tracks being reviewed:

1. Illusions
2. 5 AM in South Central
3. Round & Round

Kiid Scoob is what Hip Hop is all about. He has a mid 90’s sound with a modern day approach. The way he attacks each track is passionate with a taste of hostility. You aren’t going to find too many bad tracks coming from him and if you have been a fan of his, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Kiid Scoob can easily be overlooked by the fan base of artists like Trinidad James, YG, 2 Chainz, etc. He isn’t what people are used to but that could be a great thing for him now that Kendrick Lamar came out with “Control”.

Kiid Scoob sounds like Wiz Khalifa and Lupe Fiasco. Especially on the track “5AM in South Central,” that Lupe vibe is real evident. With a real mellow rhythm to some of his tracks, Scoob can reach a multitude of people. Like he says in “Round & Round” – he’s reaching for the stars while sitting on a comet. Kiid Scoob is a product of what the pioneers put together all those years ago.

Here are my thoughts on his tracks:

Illusions

This song has got to be his deepest and most sincere track. He breaks down his life in a song. Sounds like something you can get high to and ride around town just cruising with nowhere to go. If you don’t get high, just enjoy the riding around town part

5 AM in South Central

This song reminds me of what The Game did on “300 bars and Running” – just someone with something to talk about going off about whatever is in their head. I know The Game had something specific to talk about but you get the picture.

Round & Round

The original song with Method Man and Jonell is a classic so what Scoob did to this was good. Not too many people can rap on this track and make it make sense.

Overall, Kiid Scoob is a talented artist and some of his songs will be overlooked in my opinion. People these days are oblivious to REAL Hip Hop. Regardless of that, there is still a way that Scoob can make a difference in Hip Hop because we all know it’s needed right now. If Kendrick can get away with saying he’s the “King of New York” and get very little resistance, the game is in desperate need of NEW artists – ones that are ACTUALLY GOOD.

The only feedback I have for Kiid Scoob is: You have recorded a lot of dope tracks but you need to go at Hip Hop like it killed your mom and this is 4 Brothers. Put your foot on the neck and don’t remove it even after you retire. I want you to take Nas’ approach to Jigga on “Ether” – YES that type of mentality. You are going for the fatality every time.

I can honestly say that Scoob has talent that is obviously being honed and polished. Although I wasn’t too impressed with the journey he took me on as a listener in 5 AM in South Central. I’m not a fan of the territorial, circling around ones ego. I was able to pick up on his clever word play and his ability to tell a vivid story in Illusions and Round and Round. Kiid Scoob seems to have the ability to choose beats that complement his vision. I look forward to hearing more from him; I would only suspect good things.

The Soul Magazine Rate (out of 5): 4.5

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Soulful Sounds: Roxie Bardo Review

Written By: Jason Taylor

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Roxie Bardo

Tracks being reviewed:

1. I’m A Stone
2. Don’t Put Me Down
3. Alive

Roxie Bardo is a very soulful but alternative artist. Roxie is a mix between Corrine Bailey Rae and Lily Allen. The three songs that I heard will be incredible for a movie score for a love story. Her voice is very interesting to listen to especially on hooks with such artists like B.O.B., Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes and Eminem. I don’t know what she sounds like live but I don’t see how much different she will be. I can see a live band really going to work with her on her sets. Depending on how far Roxio intends to go, she can really do some damage internationally.

There aren’t many artists that are pursuing the direction she’s going and that’s a good thing for her. It makes it easier for her to create her own lane without much competition. I really hope that she can just let loose and sing something from the depths of her soul. What she’s singing about is good but I want to see her really belt out a track. I don’t see her doing that from what I have heard but it’s not something that may never happen – it’s possible. Roxie’s production team is amazing and is doing wonders for her in making her sound great.

Here are my thoughts on some of the tracks that I listened to:

I’m A Stone

A very soulful song with real deep content being sung about. Voice very similar to Corrine Bailey Rae on this track. I love how her voice matches the melody.

Don’t Put Me Down

This track is very active. Anyone who has been through trials and tribulations can relate to this song. The title speaks for itself. I can see a remix of this song with Taylor Swift.

Alive

This song is very good. It’s sung well and it has this alternative feel to it. Reminds of Evanescence a bit. No particular songs in mind but some parts of this song are reminders.

Overall, Roxie is a very good artist with a lot of potential to be hitting the top spots of billboard charts. The fact that she writes and sings her own songs is a rare trait. I would love to see what kind of damage she could do on the 106 and Park countdown. That show needs something different on their countdown and depending on how receptive their fan base is to Roxie, she could control that countdown with no problem. I could see all 3 tracks on the countdown. Her songs are MTV bound anyway because of the style of her songs but could crossover with little to no problem if she wanted to.

The only feedback I have for Roxie is: after a while she starts sounding the same. The only difference is the production. Her voice is unique and I feel if she steps out of the box once in a while she can surprise people and blow them away. Other than that, she is a POWERHOUSE that will be selling out arenas very soon.

Roxie has a strong and very addicting voice. It fits perfect with the big dramatic song selections in I’m a Stone, Alive, and Don’t Put Me Down. Even though all three songs are internationally and radio friendly, they have the same production feel and can definitely use some variety. Roxie has a wide range when it comes to be marketable to several genres and I’m looking forward to seeing which one will break her as an artist.

The Soul Magazine rating (out of 5): 4

Here is one of Roxie’s videos: