Bird City, what’s happening’!? Cooler weather has finally arrived and with it comes more Arizona bangers from the three-minute music review! This week we bring some reggae vibes in the form of “Destiny” from B$tone of EpodTribe, featuring the beautiful pipes of Savanah Justice on the hook, and a dope island inspired verse from David James. What strikes the ear immediately about “Destiny” is how bright the sonic palate is. The high organ keys compliment the verse from David James, and provide a nice contrast to the darker sound of B$tone’s verse. A really enjoyable aspect of this song (aside from the good verses and solid production) is the message of controlling your destiny and not being held down.

Bird City, let’s get it!! Another week, another firebomb of hip-hop coming through your speakers. This week we have an artist who has easily become among my favorites coming out of the Phoenix Metro area. This week’s feature is the punky proclamation from, GEM, titled “IDC”. This song puts a smile on your face with its feel-good pop beat, and Gem slam dunks with her mix of sing/rap melodies, while sliding some good bars as well. The accompanying video for the song is fun as much fun as the song is, with Gem talking her shit on the couch, in the fountain, and at the skate park.