Long Island, New York, is home to rapper and artist Rabz. He has always been musical, playing in band and singing in the chorus in his youth. However, Rabz became more serious and creative around the age of 15 when he began writing. He began releasing music soon after graduating high school.
Rabz spoke about the challenges that have inspired his music in a personal interview. He remembers, “One night, my house was broken into and all my valuables were taken from me. I felt dead inside that someone I personally knew turned against me. I realized at this point that things couldn’t get any worse than they already were, and I had nothing to lose. I changed my Instagram handle to Rabzdied. This was a pivotal moment in my career. I wasn’t afraid to talk about my struggles anymore and injected a lot of emotion into my music.”
Additionally, Rabz encourages his listeners and other artists to reach out. “Don’t be afraid to talk about real shit, whether by yourself or with others. Bottled up feelings lead to destructive behavior and although difficult, it is better to identify your feelings and face them than bury them and let it eat you alive. It’s common to deal with some type of anxiety or depression and you’re not weaker for feeling those things.” This message comes out in his music and compliments a new generation of artists speaking to real issues facing real people in today’s culture.
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