MC Bravado - “Brand New Bag”

SXSW 2020 - OEB Score: 7; Popularity Index: 6

Pairs Well With…Homeboy Sandman, Lupe Fiasco, Quelle Chris

Lyrically dense, MC Bravado’s songwriting fills ever available space with his reflective, creative raps, recalling classic indie rap with full commitment to his craft. The Baltimore-based artist selects equally innovative beats, sampling Breaking Bad, Pink Floyd, and even Mumford and Sons on wildly repurposed “Same Old Song” across his latest full-length Like Water For Hangovers. MC Bravado is an impressive rapper and lyricist, a precise bridge between nerdcore-like, referential material and studied classic hip hop. Overall, Like Water For Hangover is fun as hell too, so go for a close listen or grooving party vibe, either/or. (Kevin McStravick)