Big Bass and Bright City Lights: California Rapper TGRACCS Drops Southern Hip Hop Anthem “RACCS”

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In the music video for “RACCS,” the new southern hip hop anthem by California rapper TGRACCS, we get a glimpse of the good life. Cruising in big black cars. Dancing women in bikinis by the pool. California sunshine in the daytime, and the bright city lights at night.

The message: TGRACCS didn’t always have these things. He had to work to get where he is, and he wants to inspire others to do the same. And he plans to enjoy himself.

Came from rats and roaches
Now it’s penthouse living…
I get racks
Money, racks
Throw it back

“RACCS” gets its groove from massive bass layered with percussion, keyboards, and sound effects. Recorded at Night Bird Studios in West Hollywood, the track was produced by Space Mike, a longtime collaborator of TGRACCS. The music is a perfect foundation for the rapper’s dissertation on his tribulations and triumphs, where he came from, and where he’s at.

Originally from Louisiana, TGRACCS journeyed to Texas and then to the west coast for the networking and energy of the creative community in southern California. He thrives in a scene where everyone is an entrepreneur, whether musician, visual artist, or fashion  designer.

This cultural milieu—along with his background—informs his songwriting. He says, “Most of my music is about culture, fun, motivation, and a little bit of struggle. I’m letting people know to keep their head on tight.”

The artist’s southern roots run deep. And so does music in his family. Back in Louisiana, he has a group with his siblings called Trench God. In his music, there is that classic southern bounce. And in his ad libs, he uses the Louisiana greeting (“Waaahhnn”) which lets listeners know where he is from, and which ties his music together as part of his signature sound.

At the time of this writing, the artist is approaching 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. In the coming months, TGRACCS plans to focus on consistency, with quarterly music releases and accompanying visuals, with the aim of increasing those monthly listeners as well as expanding his organic fan base. 

He says, “I’m not expecting one song to take me somewhere overnight. I just want people to know I’m here to stay.”

The long-term mindset of TGRACCS is centered on longevity and inspiring younger listeners. He puts an emphasis on independence, entrepreneurship, and community building.

“RACCS,” by TGRACCS is streaming now, with promotional support from Starlight PR. Use the links below to follow TGRACCS. Listen to “RACCS” today, everywhere you listen to music.

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RACCS in YouTube

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Exclusive Interview with Cam Ezell

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Artist Spotlight: Cam Ezell

Sonically, “Game of Roulette” leans into big, funky textures that give a subtle nod to the spectacle of Las Vegas. Listeners will experience that sense of flash and chance in both the instrumentation and the lyrics. The production balances groove with restraint, mirroring the push and pull at the heart of the song: the thrill of the bet, the risk of staying in the game, and the tension between control and chaos.

Our conversation with Cam Ezell takes us inside the mind of a creative powerhouse — and what continues to inspire them.

PapersPlanes: Where do you find inspiration for your lyrics and melodies?

Cam Ezell: I use my personal experiences as a starting point and then put a more relatable spin on it to become lyrics. Lyrics typically come first for me. Then, I head to the piano and plunk out keys to come up with a melody. This takes a lot of trial and error, but I know right away when I’ve found the right melody for the lyrics.

PapersPlanes: How do you handle writer’s block or creative slumps?
 
Cam Ezell: I accept that I don’t have any ideas at the moment, and I don’t try to force anything. I go about life and eventually something pops into my head.

PapersPlanes: What comes first for you: the music or the lyrics?

Cam EzellThe lyrics typically always come first. I am constantly thinking of ideas or lines and writing them in my Notes app on my phone. 

PapersPlanes: Do you ever revisit old songs to rework or find inspiration?
 
Cam Ezell: Yes, most of my songs stem from lines or ideas that I’ve written down that I fuse together to create more powerful lyrics or a stronger story for the song. However, I try not to dwell too long on the lyrics because overworked lyrics are never as good. 

PapersPlanes: How do you typically come up with ideas for new songs or projects?
 
Cam EzellThe majority of my ideas stem from personal experiences. 

PapersPlanes: What inspires your creative process, and what sparks your imagination?
 
Came Ezell: I use my personal experiences as a starting point and then put a more relatable spin on it to become lyrics. Lyrics typically come first for me. Then, I head to the piano and plunk out keys to come up with a melody. This takes a lot of trial and error, but I know right away when I’ve found the right melody for the lyrics.

PapersPlanes: Do you have a favourite method or technique for generating ideas, such as freewriting or brainstorming?
 
Cam Ezell: I am constantly jotting down ideas on my phone. I then have a big list of thoughts to pull from when I am ready to compile complete lyrics. My best ideas usually come to me relatively quickly, and so it doesn’t take long for me to write a song. When I have to brainstorm to come up with lyrics, I am typically not as happy with the result.

PapersPlanes: How do you approach combining different genres, styles, or influences in your music?

Cam Ezell: As a new artist, I am currently exploring that and having fun working with different sounds and chord progressions to blend pop/rock and R&B.
 
PapersPlanes: What personal qualities do you think are most important for a musician to have?
 
Cam Ezell: Patience, determination, consistency, and a true passion. The industry does not always provide immediate gratification, so you have to love what you do and keep pushing forward.

PapersPlanes: How do you continue to improve your musical skills and knowledge?
 
Cam Ezell: I go to industry networking events to learn about others’ experiences, and I continue to learn a lot from the producers and sound engineers that I collaborate with.
 

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