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The Trouble Notes drop new video ‘The Banjolorian’ combining trad folk instruments & hiphop grooves
The Banjolorian is the latest release from The Trouble Notes. A playful mix of traditional Folk instruments and Hiphop grooves, the track sits at the juxtaposition between rural Americana Folk, and Urban rhythms that have been a driver behind the group’s unique sound.
The vision for the song came together whilst traveling extensively in the American West during their Lose Your Ties tour in 2019.
In typical ”Trouble” fashion, they met some epic musicians from both the Hiphop and Folk scenes that shaped the vision for the song, dreaming to create something that would fuse the two genres together. The Banjolorian is playful and light hearted on the surface, but beneath the uplifting melodies is a deep appreciation for the tradition of the genres.
“Growing up in the Midwest of America, I was exposed to a wide range of musical influence. Yes, I studied classical music, but my music collection was highlighted by Americana, Rock and Hiphop records. It was these influences that led me to shape the repertoire of The Trouble Notes. The Banjolorian is a nod to those formative years of my life.”
Bennet Cerven, Violinist – The Trouble Notes
The Banjolorian is out Friday 3rd March
The new studio album Liberty Awaits is out on Friday 19th May- https://thetroublenotes.bandcamp.com/album/liberty-awaits
Following the audio release of new single “Heart On My Sleeve” emcee/production duo B.A. Badd and Sypooda have dropped the official video. Co-produced by Reallyhiiim the track and video feature Bub Styles and was filmed by Gee (Chinatown Sound).
Watch official video for “Heart On My Sleeve”:
“Heart On My Sleeve” appears on the B.A.Badd & Sypooda’s collaborative LP Painted In Hunger (currently only available via Bandcamp).
Another track from the album “100” was released in video format recently as well.
Watch official video for “100” here: https://youtu.be/OHALfIpRwMw
Initially connecting online, Virginia beatsmith Sypooda (Ab-Soul, Daylyt, Grafh) reached out after hearing B.A. Badd’s track with Conway The Machine “Everybody Eats.” The conversation progressed to Sypooda flying out to Buffalo, NY to record with BA Badd. In addition to Bub Styles the resulting album also features appearances by Cozz and Prxfet.
In addition to Painted In Hunger, B.A. Badd has been keeping busy on the live circuit appearing on Jae Skeese’s Ground Level 2025 national tour.
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