Spice began as a way to document the experiences of a young woman trying to navigate the music industry. Since then, it’s grown into a global platform that highlights crucial social and political issues by connecting them to popular Hip-Hop lyrics over the past decades. The online Hip-Hop blog also strives to be a place where independent and overlooked artists can share their sounds and their stories with a special focus on the artists right here in the City of Brotherly Love.

“When I launched Spice on the Beat in 2019, it became a place to talk about my experiences working with these artists and in the numerous roles I worked throughout the industry. There was no main purpose. It was to ramble a bit about the things I saw, the things I heard, the things I went through. Some people I looked up to in the Philly music scene said I had a cool voice regarding my love of Hip-Hop, so I took that and ran with it. Spice on the Beat was fun, but I wasn’t sure what to do with it.

That was until the pandemic hit. I realized that now, more than ever, artists needed help in a way that I could facilitate. Not only did they need press, but they also needed guidance and encouragement. I wanted to provide those things. I didn’t need anything in return besides a couple of bucks to help maintain this domain and the satisfaction that I got from helping those with similar musical missions. I didn’t want to direct their musical skills unless they asked for it. I could sit back and enjoy the music I loved while helping artists further their goals. After a while, I made a place in the music industry for Spice on the Beat.”

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Spice on the Beat is divided up by a few different components.

 

The main editorial page is where you can find interesting long-form articles discussing various issues. Some are fun and light-hearted, while others are more intense with trigger warnings. Each topic has a special place in my soul and is followed up by a Spotify playlist that matches (in order!) the referenced songs.

 

Philly’s Phinest is a special part of Spice that showcases the phenomenal Philadelphia artists who have entered my life. Each and every one of these artists is unique and has changed the way I internalize music, and I am forever thankful that they are a part of my musical journey.

 

The Featured Artists page is dedicated to artists worldwide who have submitted their music to Spice. You can find the process on how to end up here through the Submitting Your Music and Other Services page.

 

And lastly, Spiced Sessions is where you can find out about live events hosted by Spice on the Beat, from 420 yoga sessions to networking concerts.