Raz Simone
Gritty, raspy vocals over cinematic orchestral arrangements. Seattle hip-hop that feels like a rainy night and a heavy conscience.
Gritty, raspy vocals over cinematic orchestral arrangements. Seattle hip-hop that feels like a rainy night and a heavy conscience.
Raz Simone creates a sound that is as much about the atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest as it is about hip-hop. His voice is a distinctive, gravelly instrument that sounds like it has been weathered by experience, often shifting between rhythmic rapping and a soulful, weary croon. The production is surprisingly lush, frequently incorporating live strings and dramatic piano melodies that elevate the music into something cinematic and theatrical.
What truly sets him apart is the collision of street-level storytelling with high-art sensibilities. Influenced by poetry slams and classical scores, his tracks often eschew standard rap structures in favor of slow-building emotional arcs. There is a palpable weight to the music, a sense of 'trap spirituals' where the grit of the hustle meets a deep, existential yearning for something more.
Newcomers should dive into 'Cognitive Dissonance' to hear the peak of this hybrid sound. It perfectly captures his ability to weave complex narratives over beats that feel like they belong in a film noir. It is music for the thinkers, the night owls, and anyone who prefers their hip-hop with a side of orchestral melancholy.
Solomon Samuel Simone (born January 15, 1990), known by his stage name Raz Simone (), is an African-American recording artist and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. A hip hop artist who started under the name Razpy, he built his brand by releasing EPs, touring, and filming music videos through his company Black Umbrella. Simone gained recognition after releasing his debut solo EP, Solomon Samuel Simone. He became the subject of media coverage for his association with the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, part of the George Floyd protests in Seattle, in which he distributed a gun to a protester amid rumors the Proud Boys were gathering nearby.
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