Fresh after performing with Pharrell at ComplexCon, Rexx Life Raj has shared a “beautiful ass video” for
“Where I Belong” – taken from his freshly released sophomore album ‘Father Figure 2: Flourish’.
A favorite of tastemakers and artists alike, Berkeley’s Rexx Life Raj is one of the most profound and talented artists in Hip-Hop. Floating over a halting, soulful, sample-heavy instrumental, Raj shines on “Where I Belong,” his latest video complete with gorgeous location shots and instantly-memeable moves. Effortlessly switching between double-time rhythmics and soaring melodies, Raj announces his intentions to the world. Though he has a lot of things to figure out, he knows exactly what he wants: to conquer the rap game.
“Where I Belong” is the latest release from Father Figure 2: Flourish, Raj’s recent album, following the Billboard-premiered, Russ-
Explains Rexx Life Raj, in true #CaptionGod fashion: “
Rexx Life Raj “Where I Belong”Official Music Video
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A former Division I offensive lineman at Boise State University, Rexx Life Raj is a gentle giant, concerned with deep soul-searching and analyzing how he fits within the world. Raj is a major rising star in the Bay Area scene, racking up over 20 million streams on all platforms and gaining a devoted following on Instagram for his next-level captions. In the past year, he earned glowing press coverage from Billboard, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Noisey, and XXL, and earned the cover spot on Spotify’s Mellow Bars playlist with his single “Handheld GPS,” which earned over 4 million streams on the service.
Following the release of his debut album Father Figure in 2016, Rexx Life Raj collaborated with the likes of G-Eazy, Mozzy, Nef The Pharaoh (who frequently calls Raj his favorite rapper), Murs,ymtk, Goapele,
With Father Figure 2: Flourish, Rexx Life Raj will hope to realize his commercial ambitions while further establishing his reputation as one of the most original and accomplished artists around.
CRITICAL PRAISE:
“[Rexx Life Raj] is for anyone who likes breathing and/or good music”
“Rexx Life Raj is one of the most impressive young MC’s
in the industry right now.”
“But while many of these artists channel a revivalism – Cash Money energy for Nef, g-funk for Kamaiyah – Rexx Life Raj is content to push forward confidently into the unknown.”
“Rexx Life Raj (yeah, it’s a mouthful) is the up-and-coming
Bay Area artist to know.”
“Trivial daily details get painted with a generous eye and addressed in smooth tones on songs that feel like falling into a pile of pillows. Raj is perceptive, empathetic, and open about his feelings; he’s also quick to tackle the tropes of contemporary rap with a winking eye.”
Rexx Life Raj “Where I Belong” – Official Music Video
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“Father Figure 2: Flourish” is now available on all digital platforms: Apple Music – Spotify – Soundcloud
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