Conceived as a studio endeavor 15 years ago by Rench, a Brooklyn-based producer handling vocals, guitar, and beats, Gangstagrass has evolved into a vibrant and improvisational band, forging camaraderie from the most unexpected of origins. The group harmonizes the unwavering array of skills from Rench, R-SON the Voice of Reason (MC), and Dolio the Sleuth (MC, Vocals), in addition to featuring Dan “Danjo” Whitener (Banjo, Vocals), and B.E. Farrow (Fiddle, Vocals), among other brilliant instrumentalists. With roots across the country, the ensemble has skillfully blended the traditional sounds of fiddles and banjos with contemporary hip-hop beats. This unique blend and creative innovation have propelled the band to worldwide success.
Now Gangstagrass is cooking something up… something zestful, soulful and rhythmic. They’re serving up The Blackest Thing on the Menu, their upcoming delectable 10-track album, slated for release on Friday, June 14th. Gangstagrass once again seamlessly melds the rich American traditions of bluegrass and hip-hop, delving into the foundational elements of each genre. As the pioneers who made history as the first-ever band to bring real hip-hop MCs to the #1 spot on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart, Gangstagrass is well-acquainted with challenging norms.
Today Glide is excited to premiere the country-leaning fourth single from the album, “Obligatory Braggadocio” along with its video. With intense, driving guitar rhythms that serve as the foundation for the MCs’ verses, the finds this band delivering a confident statement of their bragging rights with a little bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that’s enhanced by the imagery of big wheels on big trucks to back up their swagger. While the concept of a bluegrass-country-hip-hop mashup group may seem novel to some, Gangstagrass have solidified their status as anything but through sharp musical chops and even more impressive hip-hop flows. The beauty of a song like this and truly Gangstagrass as a whole is that their skills are strong enough to appeal to fans of all the genres they cover, making them a true melting pot of a group.
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So thankful to have been apart of this project. Shout out CapturePh for all the video editing and planning. Shout out to Trumpet Vine Farms for the beutiful venue and hospitality. If you want to know more read the article here. Appreciate yall! https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/emmy-nominated-band-gangstagrass-films-music-video-in-frederick-county/article_a3a5ce45-dafa-591c-9f7d-ca6dcec9fdc3.html
YES! This GangstaGrass song and video is paired up quite nicely, like a cold beer and BBQ! Excuse me while I have another brew, burger, and look/listen..nice work fellows!
Love the song and can’t wait for the album to drop! ❤