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Nashville rap and R&B have both seen dramatic rises in popularity in the past few years, earning praise from national outlets like NPR and
Complex and catching the attention â and dollars â of major players like Prescription Songs and Roc Nation. Most of this attention has focused on the cityâs wealth of artist and songwriting talent. But an equally important part of the scene has flown largely under the radar: its producers.
A.B. Eastwood, a producer, musician and DJ known to friends and collaborators simply as A.B., knows this firsthand. A frequent go-to for artists like Tim Gent and Brian Brown, Eastwood reached out to the
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Too often, we find ourselves praising those we admire only after theyâre no longer with us. Whether that takes the form of a âlong-liveâ post on Instagram, remembering someone in conversation with others or something else, the people we love sometimes donât get to hear these kind words in person.Â
Nashville native Quez Cantrell, who we recognized as Best Hip-Hop Newcomer in Best of Nashville 2020, explores this idea in âFlowers,â a track released last week. The song is a collective effort from Cantrell, fellow local rapper D.O.U.G.H., producer Chris King, and Houston singer Bee Honey, who contributes ethereal and melodic vocals.