“Reach for your goal, hear what you’re told
Think that you know
See what you’re shown, watch it get old
Watch, it gets old”
Taylor Bennett’s long awaited debut album, Broad Shoulders, has arrived via Rolling Stone.. It’s a brilliant follow up to his strong mixtape from 2014, Mainstream Music. His growth is evident from the first track, the celebratory lead single, “Happy Place,” which features Brill. The album was produced entirely by Ludlow, and both rapper and producer should be proud of the organic process with which Broad Shoulders was created, all production is original and sample free. The project shows an older and more introspective side of Taylor, it also delivers a track that has been anticipated for years, a collab with his brother Chance. Their song is the title track, “Broad Shoulders,” it’s inspirational, conveys wisdom and speaks of growth & family. The song was worth the wait. I’m probably one of few who heard Taylor’s music before I knew of Chance, my son showed me his video, “Goldie,” several years ago before I knew about Chicago’s forthcoming hip hop renaissance, Taylor has come a long way. One of my other fav tracks is “Dancing in the Rain,” it’s a smooth, uplifting piece.The project was executive produced by Tay Bennett Entertainment, UPNORTH Music and co-executive-produced by Joseph Cabey. The artists featured include King Louie, Donnie Trumpet, Joey Purp, Jordan Bratton, Simone Bisous, Shay Lewis, Brandon Fox and more. The cover art is by Hebru Brantley. Catch Broad Shoulders live on Dec. 26 at Lincoln Hall, Taylor will be performing alongside Logan, Morocco Brown and DJ Oreo. Congratulations to Taylor Bennett on 12 months of hard work paying off with Broad Shoulders.
