🌱 How a Severn-raised rapper turns raw struggle into gripping new tracks
Severn, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read
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📰 News we're reading
• Album Review: Boatshoes by Brian Ennals & Blockhead (shatterthestandards.com) — A new review spotlights rapper Brian Ennals, who grew up in Severn, and how his gritty, politically charged lyrics and personal struggles shape his collaborative album with producer Blockhead. The critic walks through several standout tracks, highlighting Ennals’ dark humor, addiction confessions, and sharp attacks on national political figures, while noting moments of fragile hope that may resonate with listeners who know his Severn roots.
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