22 to Watch in Rhode Island in 2022 - Joe Bruce
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22 to Watch in Rhode Island in 2022 - Joe Bruce
This is not your ordinary Rhode Island-made music video. It features a powerful array of rappers, a gritty backdrop, and frenetic energy. The genre is a combination of "old school" hip-hop and rhythm-driven rap.
For Bruce, who has been producing music -- high-quality music for years -- this new video has the look and feel of a bust-out moment.
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About Bruce
He is a genre-bending recording artist from Providence and grandson of the legendary athlete and councilman, the late John Rollins.
Bruce's career has included working as a banker, investment advisor, deli clerk, and even an Uber driver before reuniting with his childhood friend Clark in 2017. The duo began working on their debut EP “Audiowater” which released in April 2018 and still remains one of their most popular projects.
He is has proven to be a versatile writer as Bruce has released over 50 songs on major streaming platforms in the last three years ranging from hip hop to reggae, to pop.
As Bruce says, "Underlying the stylistic differences is a playful and witty disposition, 'question everything' attitude, and a belief in humanity's ability to come together."
And, the man comes from a rich heritage of talent -- his grandfather was star La Salle and URI athlete and Providence City Councilman, the late John Rollins.
But he looks to be bigger in 2022. He finished the year with a flurry of music both as the producer and as a collaborator.
Look for much more in the Providence music scene from Bruce.