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“Peace Prevail” can fall into the same category, only slightly more ‘mellow’ than others. The piano flows so smoothly and Raury’s auto tuned vocals which seem to be almost chilling in a way. “CPU” is a more electro-R&B track that presents a mellow mood you can just chill to. It doesn’t just include tracks that touch on societal issues, though. The track includes a catchy bass line but what I love the most is how Raury addresses an array of topics, from minorities getting shot to the obsessions with technology.Īll We Need, in my opinion, can be seen as a protest album. The one song off of the album that I feel got me the most into Raury was one of the singles that was released prior to the album titled “Forbidden Knowledge” featuring Big K.R.I.T. The artist goes into a truthful monologue halfway through the track that spews wholesome truth. “Revolution” reminds me of just that, the chanting of “Go save this burning earth” continues as the rhythmic bongos play along to the artists powerful messages that not only shift to pollution but to hypocrisy. As the track comes to a close, Raury goes into a flow of rapping where he addresses how (unfortunately) money is a huge benefactor in a society to the point where it masks other needs. That build up soon dies down to include the vocals of Raury alongside crisp acoustics and the repetitive line/chorus, “Who can save the world, my friend?/ I’m telling you all we need is love.” The perfect intro and a depiction of the overall message. The album starts off with the title track “All We Need”, the quirky electronic build up will remind you of the THX sound effect heard at the beginning of several movies. This guy is more conscientious than any 19 year old I know.Īllow me to dive into the complex and powerful “new age” rap/R&B you’ll find on All We Need. “I’m never super-keen when people say, ‘I’m an artist here to save the world.’ But since I have these gifts to make music, I’m obligated to use them to cause some kind of shift in the minds of listeners, that will, hopefully, domino into people living better for themselves and everyone around them.” All I seem to hear anymore is lyrics about having sex or doing drugs…it gets to be repetitive and annoying after a while. Not many artists embrace this mindset, especially in Rap music. It’s not cool to always be talking about: ‘Oh, this week I fucked 14 girls and I’ve $50,000 in my back pocket.’ That shit is lame to me.” PC: BILLBOARD “I remember when Chance tweeted: ‘ I can’t wait until it’s cool to be a good person again.’All of a sudden it’s strange that I love life, that I want to be loved. In an interview with The Guardian‘s Harriet Gibsone, Raury talks about his “hippy”-like philosophy and the message behind his music. You wouldn’t think a 19 year old would preach messages of loving the earth and loving eachother, but the Georgia-based musician sure does stick to the theme that matches the title of his debut record, All We Need. From The Neighbourhood’s “Warm” to the artist’s own “Devil’s Whisper”, the 19 year old artist captivated me with complex melodies about the earth, society, love, and other topics that may coincide with various situations occurring in our society today. Check out the subtle beauty below.I had heard the name ‘Raury’ pop up in many different songs in the past year. Images of older men living the dangerous lifestyle are mixed in with images of Raury and featured guest artist Key! living life freely, enjoying its thrills while those living the trap life are constantly consumed with concerns about violence and incarceration. It’s a peek into not just the perils of such a path, but also the draws: vehicles, popularity, and wealth. The video features images of the highs and lows of life, including depictions of a trap house, where money, drugs, and weapons are stored by those involved with selling drugs. The genius of the song is Raury’s approach to Trap, implementing the genre’s musical characteristics in the hook, but opting for a softer, acoustic approach for the verses. Today, he released a video for “Trap Tears,” a melodic reflection featuring beautiful guitar riffs played by the young star and lamentations on family struggles related to poverty and addiction. In October, he released his debut studio album All We Need, which features Big K.R.I.T., RZA, and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, in addition to production handled primarily by Raury himself. Most of his music has a political tone or a deeply personal story line, and at only 19 years old, he is poised to take on a long and fruitful career in music.
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Atlanta, Georgia artist Raury has continued to impress fans with his multiple talents, combining rapping, singing, and talents playing instruments to forge his unique perspective.