JOHN MAKELA
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BLACK MOSS: Southport Sleeper of the Year
Written by John Makela Introduction BLACK MOSS, an album that went everywhere. Southport Sleeper of the year, BLACK MOSS. This article we will talk about (and with) the artists behind this project, HANZ and Reggie Volume. We will also define what it means to be a sleeper at Southport. Under this criteria we will reason Read more
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454’s Longest Project Yet is a Delightful Surprise
– Written by John Makela – 454 fans have been blessed with a random drop of his longest tape yet. 454, (also known as Squills) blessed us at the beginning of this month with a tape exclusively on Soundcloud named Casts of a Dreamer. This tape has been extremely praised by fans and critics alike. Read more
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John’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Study Playlist
– Written by John Makela – Follow this guide, and you will never have to worry about getting into the zone again. The school year has hit us. With midterms slowly approaching, it can seem like the task of studying can be too much. However here at Southport we got something for you that can Read more
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I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU: REVIEW
-Written by John Makela- I LAY MY LIFE DOWN FOR YOU is JPEGMAFIA’s newest addition to the discography released on August 1st, and it is insane. JPEGMAFIA’s new album I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU (ILDMLFY) came out August 1st and I really haven’t heard anything like it. This album follows Peggy’s dark theme in music, Read more
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Corporate Dulls the Beat: How Monopolies are Muffling Music’s Creatives
-Written by John Makela- Music is forever changing, but it isn’t in the hands of creatives anymore. Corporate control over music has changed a lot of what we hear through the mainstream. However to fully understand this we have to understand everything about it. What corporate control means, where it came from, and how it Read more
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New Kamasi Washington: Fearless Movement
– Written by John Makela – On May 3rd multi-instrumentalist band leader / jazz musician Kamasi Washington released one of the most exceptional, star-studded, albums this year. Fearless Movement is the fourth tape in Washington’s catalog, and has features from the likes of André 3000, Thundercat, George Clinton, and many more. This album pushed boundaries Read more
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Donald Glover & the Gilga Radio Project
– Written by John Makela – Donald Glover’s creativity is on display once again. Well known actor, musician, director, and just overall talented human being Donald Glover has been making headlines recently with the launch of what seems to be a new creative step. The introduction to his project GILGA Radio came from a cryptic Read more
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Concrete Hour: “It’s Us Vol. 1” Overview
– Written by John Makela – Last Friday, “It’s Us Vol.1” dropped, a record coming from rap collective CONCRETE BOYS. The group consists of five extreme talents; Lil Yachty, Draft Day, Camo!, DC2Trill, and KARRAHBOOO. The collaboration put together 47 minutes of music that will leave you with a perpetual stank face. Lil Yachty’s run Read more
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Adrianne Lenker Is Here To Make You Sob On “Bright Future”
– Written by John Makela – Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker came out with her sixth solo album this past week, and this shit will leave you sad about a breakup you never even had. Bright Future puts Lenker’s heart on a platter, delivered beautifully by her acoustic co-production with Philip Weinrobe. Lenker’s lyrics center around Read more
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