Raw B’s latest album, Analyze and Interpret, is a testament to his 25+ year journey in the music industry. Renowned for his genre-blending style, Raw B continues to surprise listeners with fresh ideas and sounds, crafting tracks that resist easy classification. His dedication to music is clear in every beat, every lyric, and each transition across the album’s 24 tracks. Featuring a range of collaborations and innovative techniques, Analyse and Interpret serves both as an evolution of his past work and a bold declaration of his artistic identity
Raw B doesn’t see himself as simply a singer-songwriter or lyricist; he describes himself as “an entity, a fierce musical force. “For Raw B, music isn’t just art—it’s a part of his life. He’s been able to produce his own unique sound since the beginning of his musical career in the Pacific Northwest back in ’98, fusing hip-hop, R&B, rap, and electronic music. Raw B brings words, rhythm, and melody together to create real emotion through Analyse and Interpret
The album’s 24 tracks showcase Raw B’s impressive range, with each track serving as a distinct but interconnected piece of the wider story. Tracks like “Intelligent Relevance” and “Get It, Grab It and Go (Remix)” highlight his lyrical skill and ability to tackle complex themes with infectious beats.
On collaborations like “Better Than This” featuring Robert X and “Do What It Do” featuring DJ Eddie P, Raw B brings in other voices to enhance the sound. These collaborations add layers of intensity and create contrast, enriching the album’s diversity. “Better Than This” lingers with a moving lyrical depth, while “Do What It Do” radiates energy, making it an instant standout.
The album also features instrumental pieces like “XTC,” which acts as a sonic interlude, giving listeners a pause between Raw B’s more lyrically intense tracks. Other songs, such as “Harmless Vulgarity” and “3rd Verse,” lean into a playful and experimental spirit, infusing the album with a sense of spontaneity.
Raw B’s skill in blending hip-hop with unexpected themes comes to life in “Hip Hop Hippie,” a track that showcases his creative approach to both lyrics and beats. The album closes with “Psycho,” featuring DJ Eddie P once more, leaving a strong final impression with its intense energy and intricate production.
What makes Analyse and Interpret so captivating is Raw B’s talent for merging genres. He combines R&B, hip-hop, and electronic elements to create a sound that feels dynamic and layered. The album flows effortlessly, moving between high-energy tracks and more introspective, moody pieces, offering a listening experience that never grows stale. Raw B’s use of reversed sounds and layered beats brings a sense of mystery and depth to certain tracks, inviting listeners to engage with each song from a fresh angle.
In Analyse and Interpret, Raw B doesn’t just write lyrics; he “artistically arranges language” to create powerful, evocative moments. His tracks are thoughtfully composed; they reflect his insights, emotions, and philosophies, each one of them being combined into one whole individual. The production quality throughout the album is flawless, reflecting his experience and dedication to his craft.
Raw B is an artist with over two decades of experience. With each new creation, a reinvention. He has released several albums, written thousands of songs, and stood on hundreds of stages. In Analyze and Interpret he condenses the years of experience into one project that looks back and forward, combining familiar sounds with new ideas.
Raw B’s music has always been a personal reflection of his identity, capturing his roles as a son, father, friend, and artist. He analyzes and interprets for the reader his world, shared with him through complex layers that make up his character and life experiences.
Analyze and Interpret is way more than an album; it’s a birthday of new perspectives into Raw B’s artistry, depth, and eternal passion for music. Thoughtful in its arrangement, high-quality in production, and genre-defying in sound, the album surprises not only listeners who have followed it through time but also initiates newcomers to the intriguing world of Raw B. It is a project that furthers his trailblazing status of an artist who stays true to his craft while always pushing the envelope.
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