Hailing from the South Side of Rochester, New York, the unapologetic artist and cultural architect that is Zank Randolph is flipping childhood struggle into strategic power moves. He’s not waiting for a label to hand him success; he’s building it from the ground up with his team at Down Bottom Records.
“I ate cereal with water. That’s not a punchline — that’s real life,” Zank says. His roots run deep into hip-hop’s earliest traditions, from breakdancing on cardboard to watching his mom write raps and his dad immerse himself in the culture. That legacy sparked something early, as Zank started rapping at six years old and never looked back.
But even with years of passion, the grind wasn’t always easy. “I quit rapping mad times,” he admits. “You see other artists hit 60K, 270K views, while you’re stuck at 1K? That’ll mess with you.” The turning point came when he stopped chasing perfection and started embracing authenticity. “Once I made music for me — not just for what I thought people wanted — everything shifted.”
Zank’s viral hit “140 Chalkem” is the perfect proof. Its pop-infused vibe and gritty lyrics made it both club-ready and kid-approved. “Gangsters play it. So do kids in the suburbs. That’s when I knew I had something.”
But the music is only one lane of his growing empire. Zank Randolph treats culture like currency. From launching the “DownBottom Special” at Chipotle to selling out 140 Chalk Egg Rolls and collabing on Champlain Juice, he’s creating a model where slang turns into brands and fans become family.
“My talk game is strong. I used to flip customer service jobs into sales ops,” he laughs. “Now I use that same energy to move music, merch, and moments.” Whether it’s a kid bumping his tracks in Canada or a parent buying a hoodie in Beverly Hills, Zank is tapping into markets most artists overlook. And he’s just getting started. Guitar in hand, Zank is expanding his sound into blues and country territory. He’s already played in Venice Beach and is eyeing the California coast for more shows, not just in hip-hop venues, but anywhere with a mic and a curious crowd.
The goal isn’t just fame, it’s leaving a lasting legacy. Zank Randolph’s vision includes global reach, toy lines, genre-bending records, and a platform big enough to lift his team with him. Down Bottom Records is a movement. From talents Savo Raxade to Savannah, the crew is ready.
Zank Randolph is a diamond cut from the rough, built for the spotlight. Experience his music on all platforms and follow Zank on Instagram for updates.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KXE6u5mArUgJGQr1beXV3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zankrandolph140
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zankrandolph
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