RePPiN4U: Home Of The Brave!
Special Guest Son Brave: @thesonbrave
Son Brave, a Baltimore native, is a captivating artist driven by an
insatiable passion to explore the ethics, liberty, and identity of
humanity through his thought-provoking and soul-stirring music.
Formerly known as "The Black Sunn" and "Sun Zulu," Son Brave now
stands as an embodiment of that legacy - and that’s one of rich
rhymes from the Baltimore, Maryland MC. Fueling his artistic
odyssey are the imprints left by his brother, a DJ, and his family
who immersed him in a diverse tapestry of melodies spanning from
‘60s soul and '70s funk/disco classics to the golden era of '90s
R&B/Hip Hop. These sonic foundations became fertile soil from
which Son Brave’s artistic identity would sprout and flourish.
His mother always taught him to speak up for himself and what was
right, but it took him a while to understand this fully. What he did
know, however, was the sanctuary of expression found in music.
That sanctuary became Son’s refuge. The rap cyphers, message
board discussions and underground hip-hop blog circuit of the mid-
2000s to early 2010s became fertile grounds for his growth and
connection to people who were just like him.
Eventually, collaborations with blogs such as 2dopeboyz and
illRoots led him to secure touring and live performance
opportunities around the country. He visited places such as New
York, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, D.C. and Chicago in the early 2010s
performing, shooting videos, recording and releasing music. While
in Chicago, Son visited the Harold Washington Library and learned
about YOUmedia. This program provides musical resources, (such
as a recording space and instruments), to young students with
good grades for free.
Returning to Baltimore, he began to work with nonprofit
organizations such as the AFSC, By Peaceful Means, and Higher
Achievement. His work taught him how to empower city youth
through artistic expression. These experiences galvanized his own
artistic craft and allowed him to provide the same sanctuary that
he found in music to youth just like him. His unwavering
commitment to this cause also gave birth to a Bachelor's of Science
degree in Multiplatform Production from Morgan State University,
solidifying his prowess as a multimedia virtuoso.
Son Brave is an artist who weaves an intricate tapestry of sounds
and stories across mediums encompassing audio, video and more.
RePPin4U Playlist:
1. DJ MISS C BROWN - RePPiN4U Intro
2. ROCKNESS MONSTA & RUSTE JUXX - Sean Lives On
3. BBQ SAUCE - Opening
4. TALIB KWELI & J RAWLS - To The Ghetto
5. ES X SHARK - Razor's Edge
6. 38 SPESH F/ METHOD MAN - Speshal Methods
7. RANSOM F/ J, ARRR - Human Nature
8. HEATHER VICTORIA - Fool Me
9. PHONTE F/ CARMEN RODGERS - Outta My Head
10. SON BRAVE INTERVIEW PART 1
11, SON BRAVE F/ McKELDIN/BARI LUTALO - In Tha Game
12. SON BRAVE INTERVIEW PART 2
13. SON BRAVE - Solitewd
14. RAS BEATS & FREDDIE BLACK - Love You Like That
15. LL COOL J F/ SAWEETIE - Proclivities
16. REEF HUSTLE F/ STEVEN YOUNG - Alright
17. VICE SOULETRIC -Vice For President
18. V STYLEZ F/ RO SPIT/FATT FATHER/MARVWON - Edgewater Park
19. RAKIM F/ KXNG CROOKED/LA THE DARKMAN/CANIBUS/CHINO XL - Pendulum Swing
20. COMMON & PETE ROCK - This Man
