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Exclusive Interview: Ty Bru Delves on His Creative Tastes, His Inspirations & His New Single “A Single Black & Bloody Rose”

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After Ty Bru exceptional single “A Single Black & Bloody Rose” was released, we caught up with an insightful interview with such a talented artist to explore his eidetic experience and what he had to say about his incredible musical journey so far. Read below to learn some interesting details about Ty Bru.

It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

It started out 1999 at a fraternity function. I was a DJ at the time and then jumped on the microphone over an instrumental one night and the rest was history. I wrote songs before then, but never performed them outside of close friends or family. Since then I’ve performed in a dozen countries and received international awards for my music.

Congratulations on your latest track “A Single Black & Bloody Rose”, how do you feel about the newfound success?

I feel great about it. It was released on June 6, 2021 because it was the year anniversary of The Eastside March in Asheboro, NC. That march really helped bring a ton of light on the social injustices in the world and in turn the ones that are right here in our city.

A SINGLE BLACK AND BLOODY ROSE reveals the reasons why we marched last year and why we still fight and when it comes to music, this single has the potential to reach a much farther reach that what we can do in our community.

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What was the inspiration behind the single?

The hook was written after all charges were dropped in the case of Freddie Gray’s murder. A form of protest and showing respect to him, with him being the symbolic Black and Bloody Rose. While making sure I kept the militant mindset that we all have to make sure we are armed and protect ourselves at all costs, that’s that the second half of the hook means. “Bring down the levels” means it’s time to be quiet, ya know like speak less, act more which leads into “Hand on my metal with my eyes to the devil” meaning that I’ll keep my eyes on “the man” while exercising my right to bear arms.

After writing and recording the hook, the song wasn’t necessarily abandoned, but it was stagnant until three years later when George Floyd was murdered, then I figured it was time to finish the song. So my verse on the record is directly related to that Heinous act.

I felt I needed to have a few other rappers on there so that they could share a common voice but from their perspectives. So I reached out to an old friend, Seven Da Pantha, who is a member of the Black Panther Party in Washington state and has always been at the forefront of battling social injustices since the day I met him well over a decade ago, as you can hear, it was a really good fit.

I then reached out to WuTang affiliate, Judah Priest because I admire his powerful, strong voice and his position in the industry. We met at a show in Greensboro years ago and we had played with the idea of working together, and this was the perfect chance. He’s such a professional, I loved working with him and hope to work again soon.

The fourth artist I reached out to, Shadow from Charlotte has been an extremely active solider in the fights that Charlotte has gone through on the civil rights tip, but COVID19 really threw a wrench in that, so he was unable to be on this single release, but will certainly be on the album edition, his verse is on point and I’m excited to let the world hear this song in it’s entirety, like it was intended to be.

How would you describe your sound to someone who just listened to your music for the first time?

At the core of my lyrics and beats I choose is the authentic boombap hip hop I grew up on in the late 80s and 90s. I do deviate away from that from time to time, experimenting, expanding my sound and style, but for the most part it’s very boombapish. It’s very heartfelt and/or very in your face, blunt and abrasive, grimy at times, elegant at others.

Who has been the earliest influence who inspired you to take the plunge in the music scene?

The older I get and the more aware I get of my past and the road I’ve taken to get here, the clearer my inspirations get. Early in my career, I thought it was certain musicians and artists, but at 40 years old I am here to confidently say that my community, family and friends inspired me the most to plunge into this scene, because all of the aforementioned cherish music so much and music can be so therapeutic, and also it has excellent journalistic qualities as well.

What would your ultimate dream gig be?
When it comes to music, most of my dreams have come true. My bucket list is pretty much been checked off. I’ve performed in stadiums, concert halls and bars all over the world with some of the best artists that have lived. So I guess at this point, just to finish all that I’ve started, and that’s a lot. I’ve got tons of works in progress, it would certainly be an ultimate goal to get those finished before my last day.

What goals have you accomplished? What goals are you still working towards?

In the past year and a half I have become a very active leader and advocate of civil rights in my city and I’ve seen some very positive change and progression as a direct result in my leadership while teaming up with others of my same mindset. I helped co-found THE HOPE OF EASTIDE, which is dedicated to helping the minority youth in our area.

I lived in China for five years and was able to conduct business, teach, share my art and perform my music during that time. I did an extensive tour in Europe in 2005 and also a 20+ venue tour throughout Asia and the USA in 2008. I’ve won an award for Hip Hop Album of the year in 2016 at the Independent Music Awards at the Lincoln Center in New York City, beating out hip hop legend Masta Ace. I’ve won the best of the best award for photographer in my hometown last year and received dozens of awards in the international film festival circuit after picking up videography and directing as part of my profession.

With the second part of that question, the goals I’m still working toward is similar to the last answer, I want to finish everything I’ve started, all those songs, movies, books, etc. I wanna finish them all.

For our final question, what’s next for you?

Releasing this new album, TRIPLE BYPASS: UNDER ANESTHESIA and I am so excited about it. It comes our June 12, 2021 and it’s my best work. I have simultaneously been working on a few other albums, which one of them will include A SINGLE BLACK AND BLOODY ROSE.

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Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari – wimbo mpya wa Into the Blood: “Play Your Clarinet!”

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Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari – wimbo mpya wa Into the Blood: “Play Your Clarinet!”

Katika wimbo wao mpya wenye mchangamsho “Play Your Clarinet!”, Into the Blood wanaunganisha midundo ya kielektroniki inayoshika kwa urahisi na mgeuko wa kusisimua: solo la klaneti lenye mionjo ya jazz kutoka kwa Peter Fuglsang. Uchezaji wake unaongeza mguso wa uchezaji wa moja kwa moja unaokamilisha msingi wa kidijitali wa wimbo huu, na kuunda tukio la kipekee kabisa la kusikiliza.

Wimbo huu utazinduliwa kimataifa tarehe 22 Novemba katika lugha 11 tofauti—ikiwemo Kiswahili, Kifaransa, Kiingereza na Kichina n.k.—pamoja na toleo lisilo na sauti za kuimba.

Jiunge nasi katika safari ya kimataifa
Acha “Play Your Clarinet!” ikupeleke kuvuka mipaka, sauti na tamaduni. Wimbo mmoja. Lugha kumi na moja. Utasikika kwenye majukwaa yote makubwa ya kusikiliza muziki mtandaoni, na video za maneno ya wimbo zitapatikana kwenye YouTube. Jifunge mkanda na ufurahie safari!

Orodha ya video za “Play Your Clarinet!” – video za maneno ya wimbo katika lugha zote 11 kwenye YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQcCz0vhEKyPigEcJ1-Du7YhrzZdLrex

“Destination 11” – video ya muziki:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8l72BtPBd8

Kuhusu Into the Blood
Duo la Into the Blood—Jens Brygmann (sauti za kuimba na ngoma za kidijitali) na Carsten Bo Andersen (kinanda na sintesa)—imekuwa ikifanya kazi tangu mwaka 2016. Muziki wao umekuwa ukipigwa kwenye vituo mbalimbali vya redio duniani, vikiwemo vya Uingereza, Australia na Ufaransa.

Toleo la asili la “Play Your Clarinet!” pia linapatikana kwenye rekodi ya vinili ya inchi 12 kama sehemu ya mradi wao mkubwa wa Destination 11, unaojumuisha video ya muziki ya dakika 11. Video hiyo imewahi kuonyeshwa katika matamasha mbalimbali ya kimataifa ya filamu fupi, na hadi sasa tayari imeshinda tuzo mbili nchini India, kufikia hatua ya fainali kwenye East Village New York Film Festival na Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival, nusu fainali kwenye Seattle Film Festival na robo fainali kwenye Synergy Film Festival huko Los Angeles.

Mradi wa Destination 11 umefadhiliwa na White City Consulting na Custom Coaching.

Upakuzi kupitia Dropbox – Hapa unaweza kupakua nyenzo za promosheni:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/sai0udu4imfwdmktxf5cj/ADqWOKnmQZjDm3PsXL3yzvs?rlkey=75i1ctld2guy8tcp6snp112j9&st=jtgfu546&dl=0

Salamu za muziki kutoka
Into the Blood
Jens Brygmann & Carsten Bo Andersen 📧 [email protected]

Into the Blood – mitandao ya kijamii:
https://linktr.ee/intotheblood

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Van Hechter’s “Boy Problems” Is a Deep and Danceable Bilingual Anthem for Anyone Tired of Lukewarm Love

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Van Hechter’s “Boy Problems” Is a Deep and Danceable Bilingual Anthem for Anyone Tired of Lukewarm Love

Montreal-based pop sensation and LGBTQ activist Van Hechter is back with “Boy Problems,” a stunning new single. The track merges his signature upbeat charm with rare emotional depth. Hechter, known for hits like “Disco Brother,” “Hot Damn,” and “Love Elastic,” reveals a new side to his magnetic electro-pop personality, offering a message that is both radiant and raw.

At 4 minutes and 24 seconds, “BoyProblems” is a bilingual (French & English) eruption of glitter, melancholy, and empowerment. It’s built on irresistible synths, glossy production, and pulsing basslines. The song invites listeners into a world where heartbreak beats in rhythm with liberation. The melodies feel euphoric on the surface, yet are stained with a haunting vulnerability, proving that dancing and deep feeling can exist together.

At its core, the song is a manifesto about refusing to settle for half-love. Van delivers lyrics that make you sway, smile, and suddenly pause; the truth stings. If love isn’t loud, real, and fully given, he’d rather walk away. It’s a reminder wrapped in rhythm: loving yourself means refusing the small version of what you deserve.

Filled with Hechter’s signature humor, glamour, and optimism, “Boy Problems” is a club anthem and a soul-stirrer all at once. The bilingual lyrics expand its emotional reach. The track feels at home anywhere, from Parisian dance floors and New York rooftops to headphones on a bus or speakers at Pride.

This is a jam that makes you feel like you’re flying, free from pretense. It’s definitively dance-pop and unmistakably Van Hechter, though the smile has a real heartbeat underneath. Listeners will hear that signature flair; he’s still cheeky, stylish, and unapologetically queer. His artistry is simply sharpened with new emotional honesty. This is a growth moment, delivered with a wink and a synth hook.

“Boy Problems” is a significant step beyond a simple catchy single. It’s a toast to self-worth. A glittering rebellion against lukewarm love. A reminder that the dance floor can be a place to heal. This sonic centerpiece belongs on your playlist, and on your friends’ too.

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TR Craze brings his South Sudanese story to the gritty drill anthem “Tule Tule” with Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko

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TR Craze brings his South Sudanese story to the gritty drill anthem "Tule Tule" with Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko

Sometimes a song shows up like that friend who kicks open the door without knocking, grinning and saying, “get your shoes, we’re leaving.” “Tule Tule,” the new single from South Sudanese artist TR Craze featuring Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko, moves exactly like that. The track is bold and charged, carrying the weight of lived experience while stomping over a dark, menacing drill beat that feels built for the streets as much as the club.

TR Craze’s backstory reads like a movie script Hollywood studios would fight over. He was born in South Sudan, shaped by the trauma of civil war, and pushed into the harsh realities of refugee life. He literally survived the treacherous routes through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. This man distills survival into rhythm. On “Tule Tule,” you can feel that heart, that urgency, and that fire in his delivery, channelled into a raw, assertive drill performance that cuts through even if you don’t understand a single word of the opening verse. At its core, “Tule Tule” is a raw, assertive drill track that isn’t afraid to bare its teeth.

The word “Tule” comes from Nuer. It refers to youth games and the electric thrill of chasing something, whether that’s victory, joy, or destiny. TR Craze uses that spirit like a drumbeat beneath his voice. The choruses hit with a communal, call-and-response warmth but here that playfulness is flipped into a gritty, chant-like hook – “Tule Tule” – that feels like the rallying cry of a crew on the move. Even without translating the lyrics, the tone tells you everything. This is about motion, pursuit, celebration, and refusing to stay stuck in the past, all wrapped in an unapologetic, high-adrenaline atmosphere. Lyrically, the track leans into street life, dominance and crew loyalty, matching the tension in the beat.

Behind them, producer Kyxxx builds a dark, tense soundscape, stitching drill drums with Brazilian bounce and Bhangra-flavoured rhythmic elements that keep the track constantly on edge. The result is a gritty, energetic and unapologetic atmosphere that pulls you straight into their world.

Then Caine Marko slides in for the second verse, and the whole energy pivots into a sharp, swagger-heavy bounce. His flow is clean but gritty, confident and confrontational, shifting between braggadocio and sly charm.

“She knows I’m a wolf and I run the pack,” he starts, classic alpha talk, but delivered with a laid-back grin. “She come first like running track,” he continues, flipping between affection and athletic metaphors like a man who’s too used to moving fast.

Then he opens up the verse more: “Doing dirt and getting with a bitty, I only pretty… then back to the city. Got me some liquor then it got me some weed.” It’s lifestyle rap, but the reckless, unapologetic kind. It’s the messy, outside-at-night, live-in-the-moment vibe that balances TR Craze’s more grounded narrative. When he ends with “you going to hang with the gang,” the energy snaps into a group-hyped finale, a reminder that music like this isn’t meant to be consumed alone, underlining the crew-first loyalty at the heart of the record.

“Tule Tule” works because it blends worlds without softening its raw, street-hardened edge. It merges East African emotion, Caribbean-UK swagger, drill and hip-hop grit, Brazilian and Bhangra textures in Kyxxx’s production, diaspora storytelling, and a spirit of joy that refuses to be dimmed by pain.

Let “Tule Tule” run while you’re walking, cooking, texting, or plotting big dreams – or getting ready to step out with your crew.

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