With his latest EP, “Stuck On Earth,” T-Bruin, a New York-based rapper, is willing to take us on a rollercoaster of genuine emotions, a variety of instruments, brilliant, relatable lyrical, and solid Hip-Hop.
The EP may be titled “Stuck On Earth,” but its four tracks will take you places. You’ll find yourself facing a bright light of motivation by the sun, entering a contemplative mood in T-Bruin’s universe, going back and forth in your memories, and giving your future a spin. The EP, with 12-minute tracks, has rich melodies with instruments like strings, brass, bass, and piano; vivid beats; organic emotions.
A cinematic intro provided by some epic strings playing is what unpicks the first track, “SUN GAZING.” Once the intro wins you over and entices you to listen, it progresses with a voice introducing the artist, female backing vocals with Soul vibes in the background, and a 90s Hip-Hop atmosphere all over the place. And, of course, the star of the show, T-Bruin, with an outstanding performance, taking you back to the good old days.
Next, we’re up for a date with some jazzy vibes in T-Bruin’s personal universe, in “MY UNIVERSE.” It’s lyrical and feels like T-Bruin is giving us a tour of his mind. It’s the longest track on the EP with the most interesting storytelling. The soothing brass brightens the mood, while at the same time, the kicking percussion adds vitality. By the midsection, its pace picks up and the vocals flow smoothly in a peppy atmosphere. By the end, you’ll find yourself wondering: “If I were to welcome someone to my own universe, how would I describe it? Do I have control over logic and emotion?”
Before you hit the play button on the third track, “TUG OF WAR,” you’ll immediately conjure up your memories of playing a tug of war game, and to me, it involves two things: a thrilling challenge and exhausting effort. It features Xiolynn on vocals with an ear-grabbing, tender, silky voice. Her, singing: “Pushin’, Pullin’” will, indeed, stable the memories you conjured. T-Bruin’s vocals shift to fit the sentimental atmosphere and be more soulful. The instrumentation adds depth to the track and blends well with the vocals.
Leaving you with a dose of both positivity and uncertainty, in “10,000 HOURS.” A dreamy vibe with the soft piano notes, along with uplifting percussion and romantic brass, makes you loosen up and listen to what T-Bruin has to say. What’s great about his motivational writing and performance is that it’s not toxic positivity; rather, it’s genuine. He tells you his story and tells you that just because he struggled doesn’t mean you will either. pushing you to get what you’ve done while questioning its worth with you, exemplifying human conflicted feelings.
Whether you’re into the golden age of Hip-Hop or have more futuristic taste and are a fan of rappers like Drake and Kanye West, you’ll like what T-Bruin has to offer and appreciate the quality of work he has done in “Stuck On Earth” below.