Drawing us in with an operatic synth and a voice over with the words, “I would like for you to enlighten me more about who you are…”, Big Rome opens Who I Am with notions of intrigue and a dimensionality that feels both dramatic and alluring.
The opus expands with an orchestral hip-hop energy and rolling trap hi-hats before we experience the assertive hook, “This is who I am, you can’t change it…”. We are immediately captivated by what Big Rome is sharing. We appreciate the self-realized nature of what comes with the verses and the poignant message of self-worth that manifests.
We appreciate the authenticity that transmutes, and Big Rome‘s timbre and flow. The production is refined and it is no surprise that Big Rome locked in a massive sync deal with the track being featured in the Showtime original series House Of Lies, which is currently being streamed on Netflix.
Who I Am forms a defining part of Big Rome‘s new record, Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life. We learn how the five-track project dives deep into elements of struggle, survival, and self-identity. Naturally, Who I Am also comes with an epic music video bringing to life the hard-hitting anthem.
Speaking on the release, Big Rome confesses, “This album entails my incredible life journey. I finally found the courage to open up my journal and share my life story about the hardships I experienced growing up and the hustle that brought me through.”
Big Rome is an award-winning poet, songwriter and artist whose accolades include wins with the Famous Poets Society, IMEA’s Song of the Year, and international placements across TV, film, and video games.
He’s been featured in publications such as Hip Hop Weekly and Coast 2 Coast, while earning global spins that prove his reach extends well beyond the underground. With Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life, Big Rome fuses his heavy beats, darker undertones and lyrical depth to create a project that hits both body and mind.
We love what the talented artist is creating, and have added Who I Am to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the entirety of his record, and anticipate future releases from Big Rome.
