New York is the epicenter of hip-hop, and Harlem femcee Raina Simone exemplifies the talent that thrives in the iconic city of NYC. Today, she releases her latest album Old Soul New Conscience, featuring household NYC names like Ice Spice, R2R Moe, and more. Celebrating its premiere at an exclusive listening event last night, Raina Simone allowed guests to be the very first crowd to hear the 24-track body of work — leaving everyone in awe top to bottom.
Growing up with professional training in music, Raina has always been deeply immersed in her craft. From honing her instrumental prowess to mastering engineering and production, she has transcended the label of just an artist since her teenage years. As she embraced the art of rapping throughout her development, she now brings a fresh perspective to the airwaves. Primarily associated with conscious and political hip-hop, her music delivers more than just entertainment.
This lyrical powerhouse, born in NYC and based in NJ, is also known for her versatility. With this highly anticipated album release, Old Soul New Conscience, Raina Simone promises to be a groundbreaking addition in the NYC hiphop scene. Speaking fluently to the history, lifestyles and existence of Black Culture and Power, this project will amaze her existing fans and have her newcomers in a state of encore, providing a different perspective for hiphop’s airwaves. Be sure to stream below:
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