Buffalo wordsmith Gaine$ has reached “The Otherside Of $$$” in new single (and accompanying video shot by Austin Barker).  The first leak from his forthcoming LP, Mr. Gaine$ to drop on May 1st the track marks a milestone in the emcee’s growth.  As he relates “a lot of my music depicts my transformations in life, this one is about my journey from a petty hustler, on government assistance to moving legally and learning how to step back from making art to balance my priorities.”

Glacially cool with echoed vibes and a languid piano, this is late-nite reflection music for Gaine$ to immerse the listener in.  The single as well as the album is produced by NOM, whom Gaine$ met in a studio session several years ago.  

Watch official video for “The Otherside of $$$”: https://youtu.be/h33IgUV9Xgg?si=h9br6Pjo0o57Bs93

The album cover as well as recurring soundbytes throughout the project reference the character, Mr. Gaines from the beloved 90’s sitcom, A Different World.  Fans of the show will recall Mr. Gaines as the surly owner of the Hillman College eatery, The Pit.  Speaking on the connection, the emcee said “My surname is also Gaines and like that character represents wisdom to the younger students I’d like to think that I represent that somewhat amongst my friends and peers.  I’m also relaying what I have learned/experienced in hopes that listeners can take something from it.”

Album guests on the project are sparse but Buffalo-centric including Griselda’s own Brother Tom SOS on the track “Ms. Merrimac” as well as Gaine$ brothers-in-rhyme Toneyboi andSkate Cobain.

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