Set towards the ‘essence and tradition’ of San Francisco, rapper Ty Brasel tries to flee the gravity of disappointment and attain ‘4 The Stars’ whereas pursuing his hip-hop future.
“I’m simply attempting to beat the percentages,” raps Ty Brasel however his thoughts is on those that didn’t in “4 The Stars.” Within the video, premiering right here on HollywoodLife, Ty roams the streets of San Francisco whereas wrestling with some heavy feelings. “Might’ve been useless at this time / I averted the loss of life fee / And I seen my brothers in that field,” he raps. “Felt my abdomen flip to knots / Felt my world flip and cease.” The vibe of the music – contemplating those that are now not right here, and the way responsible it feels to pursue your goals whereas they’re sleeping without end – is completely set towards the Bay space. Each Ty and J. Monty replicate on how blessed they're to get the place they're now, making it a low-key second of gratitude and humility.
“We shot the ‘4 The Stars’ music video in San Francisco,” Ty shares with HollywoodLife, “as a result of that’s the place the director, Mike Folabi relies out of. When he introduced the thought to the desk, it simply felt excellent. He did an incredible job of capturing the essence and tradition of the town and it actually introduced a brand new life to the music for me. It’s loopy as a result of it’s a kind of motivational anthems but it surely additionally speaks on the complexities of battling grief & concern whereas nonetheless pursuing your goals.”
“4 The Stars” comes from Future: Vol. 1, a 13-track mixtape that arrived in 2021. The concept of what holds an individual again from their future is on the coronary heart of the album. “Doubt, trauma, and concern can threaten to get in the way in which of individuals engaging in their targets, typically, they'll hinder you from even attempting,” he mentioned in a press launch together with the album. That message of perseverance is greatest embodied in “4 The Stars.”
Ty has been reaching heavenward since first discovering his expertise for music in his native Memphis. Rising up within the crossroads of East Memphis and Olive Department, Missouri (“Memphissippi,” the locals name it), Ty picked up on the southern rap stylings of his friends. He additionally integrated some affect from Kendrick Lamar and Submit Malone, an artist who Ty has drawn many comparisons to. A incorrect flip into medicine and crime led to a divine intervention. With a renewed non secular compass, Ty set out on his journey to succeed in his music future. Anticipate extra from him when he lastly reaches these stars. It will likely be ahead of you suppose.