There has been no shortage of rap/hip-hop music since it first hit the music scene in circa 1970s Brooklyn. However, where there are so many long-established and upcoming artists, many change themselves to fit into the scene. Finding genuinely authentic artists in this space can be difficult, which is where rapper/artist Trucci stands out. Since he first began writing lyrics over ten years ago, he remained sincere to himself and his roots, creating music that will live well past his years.
Growing up outside Pittsburgh, PA, it is no surprise that major artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller substantially shaped Trucci’s inspirations. While Miller’s success at such a young age motivated him, he was immediately determined to carve his own path and bring his unique flavor to the rap/hip-hop landscape. However, getting started was challenging. Like many artists, the overwhelming drive to create typically stems from a need to express emotions. Sometimes, this demand to say everything at once surfaces in one brilliant flow; other times, it creates a barricade. Trucci is no stranger to these feelings, and fighting writer’s block was one of many hurdles along his journey.
Writer’s block often stems from the need to express many emotions simultaneously, causing frustration and the inability to express anything. It is the ultimate self-devouring serpent, frequently resulting in frustration and driving many artists to party too much and get into trouble with the law. Overcoming these challenges can be exhausting, but for artists like Trucci, they turn into experiences to draw from and ways to connect with the audience on a deeper level. The ability to persevere and use these obstacles to his advantage sets Trucci apart, and he has steadily proved that with his music for several years.
Trucci performed and connected with many well-known names in the industry throughout his musical journey. He ultimately recorded at the same Pittsburgh studio where Miller and Khalifa recorded: ID Labs. Trucci released multiple songs throughout his career, including “Explain It,” “Get Dumb,” “Gucci Trucci,” and “Keep the Vibe,”, which are available on his mixtape, Got It?, which dropped on all streaming platforms. However, his latest single, “HAHA,” solidifies his unique sound and growing hip-hop presence.
As Trucci prepares to release his new single, it’s evident that he’s more than just another artist in the saturated world of rap/hip-hop music. He has remained authentic to his roots and himself from the very beginning, creating music that stands out in a genre known for its diverse talent.
While many songwriters can drop tracks, few do it with the passion and enthusiasm Trucci embodies with his distinct character that leaps out from your speakers. No matter where you may be, Trucci’s most recent track peels itself off the paper on which it was written, channels through his soul, and jumps out of the studio in a way that leaves listeners with no doubt that this is an up-and-coming artist worth watching.
