Rich Vysion stripped prejudice of its power in his hip-hop anthem, DON’T NEED APPROVAL FROM YOU

Hip-hop has always been a conduit for empowerment and resistance against the oppression of the marginalised; Rich Vysion extended that tradition in his latest single, DON’T NEED APPROVAL FROM YOU. The infectiously high-vibe track strips the power from prejudice, flipping the script from a plea for LGBTQ acceptance to one that proves how worthless unsolicited opinions from strangers really are. Written to reach out to anyone who is struggling to find pride in a society that enforces the heteronormative hegemony as a form of ground-level tyranny and as an all-out attack on the people who think their discrimination carries any weight, DON’T NEED APPROVAL FROM YOU is a juggernaut of social consciousness that locks into the psyche with its juxtaposition of Latin guitars, dancehall flavour and conviction of old-school boom bap beats. Rich Vysion, a Bronx-born conscious rapper, has remained steadfast in his mission to create a safe space for the mental health community through unapologetic and introspective lyricism. By drawing from his own battles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, he transforms vulnerability into unflinching strength and offers connection to anyone made to feel marginalised or silenced. His aim isn’t just to spark awareness but to celebrate authenticity, self-worth, […]

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