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THI’m proud to present this preview of “Dark City Anthem”, my new track that pays homage to my hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey, as well as the golden age of hip-hop sound that has been so profoundly influential on my life. From taping songs off 98.7 Kiss FM as a kid to creating my own music with my brothers in Black Wizard…this was the place where I developed and cultivated the love for hip-hop, R&B and soul that I celebrate on #TheStylesReport today.
A.P. has had a complex history, filled with both cultural and musical vibrancy and a legacy of socioeconomic challenges. Its nickname of “Dark City” originated due to the blackouts the city suffered in the 60s, and was cemented by the post-riot urban decay experienced by the city in the latter half of the 20th century. Through it all, its diverse communities have risen up and stood tall despite marginalization, oppression, and urban blight.
Accordingly, #DarkCityAnthem is a journey through those gritty, soulful streets and our community’s resilient spirit through decades of struggle and renewal. This track is dedicated to the dreamers, the hustlers, the artists, the scholars, the entrepreneurs - everyone who came up in Dark City as part of Asbury’s beautiful, bittersweet story. Today, as the city experiences a physical and cultural resurgence, we remember what it took for us to get here and where we have yet to go.
If you love A.P. and bleed blue share the news - out on Spotify, YouTube and everywhere else on October 31st! #DarkCity #AsburyPark we stand tall!
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