Award-winning filmmaker and hip-hop artist Ty Bru’s first-ever release for 2025, “Photograph,” is an emotionally charged tribute to memories, legacy, and loss.

Wearing multiple hats as a filmmaker, hip-hop artist, and fashion designer, Asheboro, NC-based Ty Bru’s biography reads like a novel. He’s got one hell of a personality, and his reputation precedes him as he continues making waves, one film, one song, and one fashion design at a time. The places he’s been, the people he has interacted with, and his upbringing have all shaped his multiple characters in the realms of film, fashion, and music, earning him a distinguished career that keeps on reinventing itself as each day goes. On the music front, Ty has just released a personal and emotionally charged single dubbed “Photograph,” one that explores the power of memories and the bittersweet emotions they carry. This track is a soulful reflection of fatherhood, friendship, and the inescapable passage of time.

His first single of the year, “Photograph,” is deeply personal and evocative and was inspired by two defining moments in Ty Bru’s life, both captured in pictures. The inspiration behind “Photograph” comes from two defining moments in his life, both captured in pictures. The first verse stems from a cherished 2019 photograph of Ty Bru and his son on stage in downtown Greensboro, a moment frozen in time that encapsulates the bond they share. The second verse serves as a tribute to his longtime friend and fellow hip-hop artist, Mr. Dynamite (Dyno), who recently passed away on March 1, 2025. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt lyricism, Ty Bru immortalizes their friendship, capturing the pain of loss and the struggle to process grief.

Set against a backdrop of resounding 808s, pulsing basslines, and an overall powerful production, “Photograph” begins with a captivating, infectious hook that immediately draws a listener in. Ty’s verses drip with intention and emotional weight, turning the track into an intimate conversation between the artist and audience.

His raw and poignant lyrics beautifully articulate the nostalgia and emotional weight that photographs can hold as well as the inconsolable grief of losing a close friend and the disbelief that follows such a profound loss.

Adding even more significance to the release is the cover art, which showcases a grid layout of three powerful moments in time: Ty Bru holding his son and two others featuring performances alongside Mr. Dynamite, Poe Mack, and Van Gunz (then Case Jones) on St. Patrick’s Day. This visual representation strengthens the song’s theme, making “Photograph” not just a song but a time capsule of love, friendship, and remembrance.

Balancing that powerful production with an even stronger message, Ty has ensured that “Photograph” resonates not only as an anthem for those cherishing their past but also as a healing space for those navigating loss.

“Photograph” is now available for streaming and download on all major platforms.

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