Braille

The IV Edition
Syntax Records

From the first track, it is viscerally obvious that this stuff is special and that the man behind it knows what he’s doing. And instead of falling through the cracks like so many other Christian rappers, the mainstream hip-hop industry is taking notice. Braille has toured with hip-hop legends De La Soul and has been named one of the “Next 100” by industry trendsetter URB Magazine.

As if that weren’t enough, the renowned Vans Warped Tour has booked him for an entire month this summer. You listen to this, his fourth solo record, and it’s easy to understand why. With an embouchure reminiscent of Eminem, Braille is an undeniable talent with an undeniable ear for the elusive hook. “The IV Edition” is a 17-track gem of hip-hop innovation featuring incredible beats, intense scratching, creative samples and intelligent lyrics, song after song. If there ever is a hip-hop hall of fame, he’s fast on his way to getting there.