Hamden Hip-Hop Artist Returns With New Lyrical Project

HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden resident who is a classically trained musician and composer has followed his debut as a hip-hop artist with a new lyrical project.

Robert Z. Barnes, who is known as REBL, followed the release of his hip-hop single “Focused” with his lyrical sophomore project, “Defiant.”

“This latest release contains nuances that call out his classical and orchestral influences while doubling down on his position as a growing vocal artist,” according to a news release.

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“The introduction to Defiant perfectly captures my first-love for cinematic drama in music,” said REBL about the powerful first moments of the song. “The vocal choir superimposed with hard-hitting drums makes this anthem feel like the opening to a movie.”

Defiant has a deeply relatable message about finding one’s power to go “all out” when times call for a fighting spirit.

As one listener said, “This song is EVERYTHING I needed to hear today. I’m ready to take on just about any challenge right now. Thank you for this reminder of my own strength put to an amazing hip-hop track!”

For more information about REBL, visit here.

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