Richie Branson
Polished boom bap that samples the soundtracks of your childhood. High-fidelity hip-hop for gamers, anime fans, and late-night collectors.
Polished boom bap that samples the soundtracks of your childhood. High-fidelity hip-hop for gamers, anime fans, and late-night collectors.
Richie Branson delivers a sound that is deeply rooted in the golden era of hip-hop but filtered through the lens of a 90s kid raised on JRPGs and Gundam. The production is crisp and professional, often utilizing clever samples from classic video games and anime themes that evoke a powerful sense of nostalgia. It is music that feels both like a tribute to the subcultures it represents and a serious contribution to the craft of hip-hop production.
What sets Branson apart is his technical proficiency as a producer. Unlike some in the nerdcore scene who rely on lo-fi aesthetics, his tracks have a high-gloss, major-label sheen. He treats a Chrono Trigger sample with the same reverence and weight that a traditional producer would give a rare soul 45, creating a bridge between the digital worlds of gaming and the grit of street-level rap.
Start with 'From Guardia With Love' if you grew up on 16-bit adventures, or 'Life After Death Star' for a masterclass in thematic sampling. His work is the perfect companion for anyone who finds comfort in the intersection of technical lyricism and retro-digital aesthetics.
Richie Branson (born Marcus Brown II; November 18, 1985) is an American entrepreneur, music producer, game designer, and nerdcore rapper from San Antonio, Texas. His stage name is derived from that of British entrepreneur Richard Branson. He has also made various ending themes for the Rooster Teeth web series Camp Camp, in which he also voices Jake Stonewall. He is also known as the "Otaku King" and founder of the group Otaku Gang.
Shares confident, nostalgic, playful (moods); sample based, studio polished, drum machine (production style)
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Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); nostalgic, confident, playful (moods)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres); sample based, studio polished, drum machine (production style)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres); rap, narrating, baritone (vocal style)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); rap, narrating, baritone (vocal style)
Shares boom bap, sample based, turntables, lo-fi hip-hop (signature)
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