The Tribune

By FARAH

Tribune Features Writer

jgibson@tribunemedia.net

BAHAMIAN hip hop artist Rapp Quelle wants his followers to do much more than exist, he wants them to live. This is the message of his recently released online single “Live Every Day”.

“You must live everyday. I always thought to myself I might be here today, but I may not be here tomorrow. I was in South Beach recently and I thought it was a different feeling and vibe. It just felt so good because I worked so hard to be recording and networking in an environment more progressive than ours. If I had more moments like I did in South Beach, I would want to just share them all with my listeners,” said Rapp Quelle.

“The most special thing about this song is that it came after self medication, and posing different questions to myself as to whether I was doing the right thing in terms of music and whether I should be doing something else,” he told In Ya Ear.

Although Rapp Quelle has always made conscious hip hop, his new release reveals a softer and smoother side.

“People are used to my aggression in music, but this is unlike any track I have done before. This one is more laid back and smooth,” he said.
The track has not blessed local radio stations as yet, but it is making rounds on the Internet and social media. And it is travelling around the world. Rapp Quelle said he makes a habit of releasing music on the internet first. This way, the people who love what he does can be the first judge, and the music can reach the world. He said the song is currently circulating in Korea and Los Angeles.

“Over the years we I have developed a group of listeners who love what I do. For me it is not all about the support, but having people who love my music. That love is what is going to get them to give continually and support.”

Last month, Rapp Quelle release the mixtape “After the Art: We Are Up”. His new single is a precursor to his new mixtape “Abstract Art: Tenacity & Perseverance” and extended play (mini) album.

Rapp Quelle is most known for his radio hit “80’s Back”, in which he speaks about the era in which he grew up. Before “80’s Back” he also had several popular hits and mixtapes such as “The Ten Cent Hustle” (a group project) and the “Gorilla in Tims” mixtape.

In the past he was the opening act for artists including Sean Paul at Hip Hop Summit, Chuck Fender in Grand Bahama, Rick Ross in Nassau at Jingle Ball, Cecile and Ace Hood in Grand Bahama, Buju Banton, Lil Wayne, and Queen Ifrica in Nassau.
Rapp Quelle has also been featured on the “Have Mercy” track with Kymani Marley, and Natty Jam with the Illest Reggae Band.