reggie golden
reggie golden is an artist and producer from the Bay Area, California. He began rapping in high school around 2010-2011, recording in his pickup truck using Audacity. Influenced by the music culture of the late 2000s and early 2010s, he gravitated towards Hip-Hop and R&B, with significant influences from Kanye West, Drake, Smino, and Aaliyah. Despite his parents' and sister's different musical preferences, the internet and his friends introduced him to the genres that would shape his career. During a period of depression between 2012-2014, music became a vital source of solace for reggie. Creating and consuming music helped him feel connected and understood, providing an emotional anchor during challenging times. Today, his musical tastes also include Bossa Nova and Big Band classics from artists like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. His creative process blends freestyling with intentional writing, drawing inspiration from artists like Macklemore and Chance the Rapper. He channels a future version of himself, embodying a carefree and financially secure persona to create ... [ more ]