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Boom in Your Face Podcast Host Mary Kearney & Artist "Gritty (Raymond Greene talk about his new release 11/14/2025
BOOM IN YOUR FACE PODCAST HOST MARY KEARNEY AND GRITTY(Raymond Greene) TALK ABOUT HIS UPCOMING MUSICAL RELEASE AND LIFE.
He's a musical visionary from Durham, North Carolina, currentlyriding the wave of the city’s hip-hop renaissance discoverdurham.com(http://renaissancediscoverdurham.com/). A former jazz trumpet player, hissophisticated background influences a production style that blends jazz, funk,and soulful hip-hop elements. He draws on a wide range of influences from the’70s through the ’90s: soul legend Curtis Mayfield, hip-hop pioneer Big DaddyKane, and East Coast innovators Wu-Tang Clan—sources from hiphop-history.com,history.hiphop, and bbc.com. This mix of old-school soul and gritty rapsensibility shapes his sound. In the spirit of Chuck D’s saying that hip-hop is“about constantly reinventing yourself and pushing boundaries” (bookey.app,http://bookey.app/), Gritty’s music challenges conventions and pushes thegenre’s limits (independentlyknau.org, http://independentlyknau.org/),demonstrating how dedicated fans can drive indie careers. In 2024, Grittyfounded his own indie label, signing and promoting artists in both the US andAfrica; industry experts note that today “independent artists and record labelsin Africa can now match and surpass their counterparts in more developedmarkets” (musicbusinessworldwide.com, http://musicbusinessworldwide.com/). Thisglobal outlook reflects Gritty’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices andreshaping hip-hop from a broad cultural perspective.
Lookingahead, Gritty’s momentum continues with new music. His upcoming album, The Yearof the Father, is scheduled for release on Nov. 15, 2025, across all majorplatforms. Early singles hint at expansive themes and innovative production. Ashe prepares to release this project, Gritty draws on his North Carolina and NewYork's roots and worldwide experiences to shape his artistry. Even after years inthe scene, he remains one of hip-hop’s most original voices, constantlychallenging listeners and the industry to rethink what the genre can become.
For more information, visit the website boominyourfacepodcast.com
https://allaboutentertainm9.wixsite.com/website-3
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BOOM IN YOUR FACE PODCAST HOST MARY KEARNEY AND GRITTY(Raymond Greene) TALK ABOUT HIS UPCOMING MUSICAL RELEASE AND LIFE.
He's a musical visionary from Durham, North Carolina, currentlyriding the wave of the city’s hip-hop renaissance discoverdurham.com(http://renaissancediscoverdurham.com/). A former jazz trumpet player, hissophisticated background influences a production style that blends jazz, funk,and soulful hip-hop elements. He draws on a wide range of influences from the’70s through the ’90s: soul legend Curtis Mayfield, hip-hop pioneer Big DaddyKane, and East Coast innovators Wu-Tang Clan—sources from hiphop-history.com,history.hiphop, and bbc.com. This mix of old-school soul and gritty rapsensibility shapes his sound. In the spirit of Chuck D’s saying that hip-hop is“about constantly reinventing yourself and pushing boundaries” (bookey.app,http://bookey.app/), Gritty’s music challenges conventions and pushes thegenre’s limits (independentlyknau.org, http://independentlyknau.org/),demonstrating how dedicated fans can drive indie careers. In 2024, Grittyfounded his own indie label, signing and promoting artists in both the US andAfrica; industry experts note that today “independent artists and record labelsin Africa can now match and surpass their counterparts in more developedmarkets” (musicbusinessworldwide.com, http://musicbusinessworldwide.com/). Thisglobal outlook reflects Gritty’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices andreshaping hip-hop from a broad cultural perspective.
Lookingahead, Gritty’s momentum continues with new music. His upcoming album, The Yearof the Father, is scheduled for release on Nov. 15, 2025, across all majorplatforms. Early singles hint at expansive themes and innovative production. Ashe prepares to release this project, Gritty draws on his North Carolina and NewYork's roots and worldwide experiences to shape his artistry. Even after years inthe scene, he remains one of hip-hop’s most original voices, constantlychallenging listeners and the industry to rethink what the genre can become.
For more information, visit the website boominyourfacepodcast.com
https://allaboutentertainm9.wixsite.com/website-3