Beach-hop artist Cully has a new album out titled Sad Boy Nites. The seven-track album contains many new musical elements as well as his usual, unique sound.
Cully’s music can best be described as beachy, upbeat, bubblegum rap that lifts spirits and ensues relaxation.
Cully was inspired by music from a young age. In elementary school he was freestyling and beatboxing on the playground. Then in high school, he along with two friends formed rap-trio Tribe Style, where they would release song after song on YouTube.
It wasn’t until Cully’s college years at SUNY Oneonta where he’d really get the musical ball rolling. He met MC Righteous, joined Bright Dog Red and began releasing real-deal albums under Ropeadope Records. Shortly after graduation he began working in recording studios as a sound engineer, working for two years under record producer Sean Ono Lennon.
Cully’s music combines elements of pop, surf music, hip hop, and indie. Together, his music makes for an upbeat, chillaxed, and unique “beach hop” vibe. The artist loves to implement absurdist and dry humor into his lyrics with a flowing stream of melody behind it. He switches from catchy pop vocals, and a funky rhyme cadence frequently.
His new album, Sad Boy Nites has an overarching theme of a laid-back, uplifting summer. Many of the tunes on the album relate to being a young adult in the current age, trying to enjoy life amidst the daily chaos of the world. Each song has a unique and vibey melody. They also contain different themes of their own like love, relaxation, getting lifted without drugs, and enjoying oneself. This album is one to kick back, chill outdoors, and surround yourself with positivity to.
To lay your ears on some of Cully’s previous tunes, and to stay up on his upcoming releases, visit his YouTube channel or click here.
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