We’re only three months into 2018 and Top Dawg Entertainment is yet again having another great year in music. Kendrick Lamar and SZA continue to receive acclaim for their projects DAMN and CTRL, LA singer SiR brought a modern of touch of soul with his debut album November, the Black Panther official soundtrack topped the Billboard charts and the Championship Tour, featuring almost all of the artists on
TDE’s roster, is starting in May. it’s obvious that this West Coast record label is in the middle of a renaissance very familiar to that of Death
TDE’s roster, is starting in May. it’s obvious that this West Coast record label is in the middle of a renaissance very familiar to that of Death Row Records and No Limit, and there’s not a true answer to when this era will end.
Even with yet another prosperous year, there’s one TDE artist who fans have been waiting a while to hear: Isaiah Rashad. The Chattanooga, Tenn. rapper showed a lot of promise when his first mixtape Cilvia Demo released in 2014, but Zay wasn’t ready for the aftermath of Cilvia’s success. The following years would include an intense battle with alcohol and Xanax addiction, which almost got him dropped from TDE. Fortunately, Rashad was able to pull things together to release his debut album The Sun’s Tirade in 2016. The album was beloved for showcasing his personal struggles, over a diverse range of jazzy and southern sounds that remained cohesive with its dark concept. The project wasn’t Grammy-nominated nor a Billboard record-breaking project, but it was a solid start and proved to many that among an already dynamic roster of talent in TDE, Rashad could hold his own with quality music and a unique perspective.