Rich Brian has dropped off his latest album, The Sailor. If its predecessor Amen hasn’t already, the 88rising mainstay’s sophomore effort effectively solidifies his position in the world of hip-hop, building up his character as a force to be reckoned with.
Detailing his journey into the game — starting from his humble viral beginnings with "Dat Stick" to performing sold-out US shows without citizenship — The Sailor arrives in layers composed of Brian’s introspective thoughts. He touches on the progression of his own sound as he grows from a 17-year-old viral hit to a full-fledged artist along with his identity as an Indonesian-born and bred rapper, and while he has no plans to become the poster boy of Asian representation in hip-hop, Brian continues to bloom as a complex wordsmith with much more to say.
Stream Rich Brian’s The Sailor on Spotify and Apple Music below.
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