Butch Dawson's Journey in Street Rap and Experimental Music

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Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Butch Dawson, a versatile underground artist from West Baltimore, MD. Butch is a rapper, producer, and visionary. He is known for his unique musical style and visionary approach to his work. With a background in both street rap and experimental music, Butch combines various influences to create a distinct sound and aesthetic. He is also involved in the fashion world, often incorporating his personal style into his music and performances.  Check out his latest projects and 'Flood It Out'.

Today's episode uncovers:

  • A fusion of street rap and experimental music, crafting a truly distinct sound and aesthetic.
  • An immersive musical journey that he considers a work of art, promising an extraordinary experience for the audience.
  • Embracing feedback, both positive and negative, to stir emotions and spark meaningful dialogues through his art.
  • Draw inspiration from his family, channeling the desire to care for them, while safeguarding his energy and mental well-being.
  • Witness a dedicated artist from Baltimore, setting an example and representing his city with pride wherever he ventures.
Join us in this enlightening episode as Butch shares how he combines his background in street rap and experimental music to create a unique sound and aesthetic. He sees himself as more than just a rapper, considering his music to be a form of art. Butch is known for his immersive projects and attention to detail, creating a world around his music. He values the feedback, both positive and negative, that he receives from his audience and believes it is important for artists to create a dialogue and evoke emotions through their work. Butch is inspired by his family and the desire to take care of them, as well as the need to protect his energy and mental health. As an artist from Baltimore, he feels a sense of responsibility to set an example and represent his city wherever he goes.


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Rob Lee
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Butch Dawson
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Butch Dawson
A versatile underground artist from West Baltimore, MD.
Butch Dawson's Journey in Street Rap and Experimental Music
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