Tag: TOPE

(EP) B3hree – Truth Hurts ft Cool Nutz (Produced by TOPE) @B3hree454 @itsTOPE @CoolNutz

Post author By Welshdagod
Post date January 17, 2021

San Francisco rapper B3hree was on a tear all 2020 releasing music and visuals and continues his hot streak with his new EP “Truth Hurts,” available now on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, and more. Produced entirely by Portland/Oakland artist TOPE, B3hree gives us smooth flows, vicious wordplay, and plenty of free game over the soulful and mobby production. Entering the rap game with his freshmen release, Death Of A Salesman – B3hree has kept his foot on the gas with the recently released Cradle 2 The Grave album with Napalm, as well as appearing all over The Pare Tape by DJ Sonz and a string of dope singles released recently.

On “Truth Hurts” B3hree shows us his lyrical capabilities and song-writing skills continue to grow with every release. Opening up the EP with “Truth Hurts Radio,” TOPE and B3hree have a little fun in the studio while keeping the bars to a high standard. On “Run It Up” B3hree shows us how to make a few dollars and keep it in the circle while maneuvering his flow over the nasty bassline. Be sure to check out the Official Music Video for “Run It Up” featuring cameos from Nump, Alien Mac Kitty, DJ Sonz, and much more. Also, check out the all-star remix for “Run It Up” featuring verses from NW Hip Hop legend Cool Nutz and the man behind the beats, TOPE. Songs like “Ceiling Fan” and “All Day” are also standouts, showing B3hree’s craftiness on the mic, sneaking in punchlines and bars at every corner. Only his second solo release, Truth Hurts” is a testament to the work B3hree has been putting in on his craft in the studio and in the community to make sure his impact is felt.

Be sure to check out B3hree on Instagram for updates on new “Truth Hurts” merchandise, his new website, and the Official Music Video for the “Run It Up” Remix all dropping soon!

Tags B3hree, Cool Nutz, hiphop, hiphopfightclub, San Francisco, TOPE, Truth Hurts

Artist Tracks Hip-Hop

(Audio) TOPE – Again & Again @itsTOPE

Post author By Welshdagod
Post date February 25, 2020

Portland Producer and Rapper TOPE, born Anthony Anderson, has been known in some circles as one of Underground Hip Hop’s best-kept secrets for some time now. As an up and coming artist, TOPE was best known for his prolific output as a solo rapper and also founding member of the groups Living Proof and TxE. In early 2014 things started to move for TOPE with cosigns from Cody Chestnutt for his instrumental work and love from the Queen, Erykah Badu herself, for his Take Your Time music video. The release of TOPE’s album BROKEBOYSYNDROME marked cosigns from XXL, 2Dopeboyz, The Source and many more. The sky seemed to be the limit for TOPE as he packed up his bags and moved to California landing in Oakland and eventually moving to LA, then back to Oakland. A 28-city tour followed with TOPE leaking singles here and there to go along with show dates and tours. As time started to tick away the Portland music scene continued to grow and TOPE’s career in California seem to have hit a wall. Still managing to land production credits for Slum Village, Gift Of Gab of Blackalicious, and Skyzoo – TOPE’s solo music had all but disappeared. Citing depression, a lack of motivation and more TOPE took some time away from releasing music to learn piano, bass guitar, and change his sound completely. With a new album complete and more production credits starting to seep out, it appears TOPE might have reignited the fire he once had for music.

Enter his newest release “Again & Again” now available on all digital streaming platforms. A new sound, an ultra-fresh vibe but that same classic TOPE is apparent on his latest release. Updating us on his life, the grind, and the ladies occupying his time TOPE takes us straight to a summer day in California on “Again & Again.” Only marking his second non-sample production credit TOPE has stepped away from his style of chopping up Soul records ala J-Dilla and Madlib to playing smooth chords and wildly funky basslines. “Again & Again” is written, recorded, produced, and co-mixed by TOPE himself sharing mixing credits with Neill Von Tally of Eyrst Music. With over 10 years in the game, TOPE felt it was only right to challenge himself and reinvent his sound which will be heard all over his new album set to release in 2020. Roll your windows down and press play on “Again & Again” and be sure to tap in with TOPE as he releases new music this year.

Tags Again & Again, hiphop, hiphopfightclub, Portland, TOPE

Artist Tracks Hip-Hop

(Audio) TOPE – NO LIE (Prod by Jimmy Javier) @itsTOPE @JimmyJavier

Post author By Welshdagod
Post date May 1, 2019

Oakland based Producer and Rapper TOPE releases his first single of 2019 connecting with San Diego’s Jimmy Javier. Something smooth to ride to in the night time, TOPE questions the loyalty and commitment of a past lover on “No Lie.” TOPE has been one of underground hip hop’s best-kept secrets for sometime recently producing for Slum Village, Skyzoo, Gift Of Gab of Blackalicious, Blu, Abstract Rude, and more TOPE also received co-signs from soul music icons Erykah Badu and Cody Chesnutt for his early releases. After a relocation from Portland, Oregon to Oakland things have been a little quieter than normal for TOPE on the music front as he has taken some time away to start his own creative company FVRTHERMORE, produce an album for up and coming R&B artist Scooty, and more. Now linking with Javier, it sounds like TOPE got his groove back on “No Lie.”

Tags hiphop, hiphopfightclub, Jimmy Javier, NO LIE, Oakland, TOPE