As such, he says, the radio played a major role in his life. Rashad, who just released a new video and announced a new tour, grew up in the ‘90s. I’m aware that a lot of my favorites have not won awards but they at least got nominated -so, why not? Really, I just want to get something I can take home to my mama.” “It would be cool to change that narrative. “I haven’t won a lot of shit in my life,” Rashad says. And for Rashad, the release has put him squarely on the map, a new big name for award shows and fans to target. On Rashad’s new offering, you can feel the time and experience baked in. But, it would seem, the patience and hard work have paid off. In fact, his new album is his first in five years. Rashad says he’s never felt particularly rushed about a project. Then, when the time was right, he leveraged these observations into action. He felt comfortable, as they say, posting up in the back of the proverbial room with his eyes open and mind working. To get to where he is today, which includes Billboard charting albums and the recent release of his latest (and critically acclaimed) LP, The House Is Burning, Rashad first spent a lot of time observing and studying.

Chattanooga, Tennessee-born rapper, Isaiah Rashad, says he’s a “learn by doing” kind of person.

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