Ty Brasel‘s Destiny: Vol.1 carries a powerful message that’s bound to inspire the masses. The 13-track effort finds the rapper speaking about putting God at the forefront of his career and life obstacles. As a result, he is enjoying the fruits of his labor. Not only has he become successful, but he’s also gained a happier lifestyle. From a lyrical standpoint, Brasel speaks about fighting demons, giving his worries to Him, working hard, and counting his many blessings. Songs like “On Me” and “Shine” detail moments when he had to look for the silver lining. On “Shine,” he raps,
“I feel so alive now, broke out the cage/I broke through the clouds/Let it marinade, remember the drought/This Devil’s game, could’ve taken my life away.”
Given the context, listeners can attest that Brasel reflects on prior instances that could’ve made or broken him. But, instead of going through these hurdles alone, he gave it to Him. Another song off Destiny: Vol. 1 titled “Right My Wrongs (feat. Jay-Way)” depicts a dark time he once faced.
“Demons, look they get to creeping/I been in the deep end,” he raps. “I got trouble sleeping/I’m just stuck inside a daze/I got too much on my brain.”
Sonically, the album takes admiration from trap. This genre takes different tones on Destiny: Vol.1. On one account, it can be upbeat and bright, but on the other, it can be dark and combative. A track on the said project even fuses video game elements and a heavy bassline. Additionally, Brasel spits over some R&B instrumentals that follow the same pattern.
Since releasing the project, Ty has amassed more than 1.28 million DSP streams with coverage spanning Spotify’s New Music Friday + The Flow playlists. In closing,
“Destiny: Vol. 1 is an action-packed journey full of pain and purpose that takes a look into the personal experiences of following the plans of the divine.”
IVAV signee Ty Braselstrives to be the best version of himself, and it certainly shows through his burgeoning career and accolades. Besides being added to Spotify’s New Music Friday Christian playlist, Spotify’s The Flow, and Apple Music’s Elevate, Ty has worked alongside musical icons like Lecrae and COBRA. Moreover, he’s gotten recognition from major publications like The Source. So far, he’s scored over 46 million streams worldwide. The key behind his success? Putting trust in the Most High and the process.
Lyrically, Ty Brasel encourages listeners to chase their dreams, to not sleep on themselves. He couples this with encouraging words to live by. Even when things get hard, Ty Brassel says to push through. By dropping such moving messages, he amasses fans constantly.
“As I become more aware of my heart and mind, dealing with my issues, I turn that into my lyrics,” he adds. “So many of my songs have come out of me facing my problems head-on and reaching out when everything in me wants to turn away. We can overcome even the worst of adversities.”
In a word, his well-acclaimed project, The Divine Storm, which amassed more than 5M streams, is an authentic body of work that says no matter what storm lies ahead, there is a silver lining. Laying it all on the table, Ty speaks on personal battles with demons and how the power of gospel helped him overcome it all. One track that highlights his transparent wordplay is “Night Dreaming.”
His latest release, “Destiny,” finds the musician saying that he’s going to get where he’s supposed to be regardless of who is in his way. Moreso, Ty expresses to others that you have to stick to your plan in times of hopelessness and never quit.
The instrumental is a blend of pop and hip-hop. Complimenting the warm beat are playful piano keys and a heavy bassline. The lyrics are charged up with positive self-talk and motivation. In a singsong cadence,
Ty says, “Gave my heart, my all into this/Now, look just how the view is.” Secondly, he raps, “Came a long way and we made it through it/I give God the praise, I am only human.”
Tough times are inevitable, but it’s up to us to take the good with the bad.
About Ty Brassel
Ty Brasel was born in Memphis, TN, where he grew up at the intersection of East Memphis and Olive Branch, MS. This area, referred to by locals as “Memphissippi,” is
where Ty first recognized his passion for music. As a kid, Ty found his role models within hip-hop, and the music became the backdrop to his story.
“As I️ got older and started attending rap shows and learning about the history of hip-hop, I️ fell in love with the art and the culture,” Ty shares.
Ty’s teenage years meshed well with the global explosion of southern rap.
“I️ was surrounded by rappers, singers, and producers who were seeing local and national success, which inspired me to take the chance of pursuing music as a career.”
Although Ty felt a calling to music, he was initially more focused on sports and a desire to become a professional athlete. That dream slowly started to fade after he was introduced to drugs.
Ty’s upbringing in the “Bible belt” had him well acquainted with religion and church at a young age. However, Ty chose a path that led him down a road of substance abuse and crime.
“In my early years, I️ dealt with some serious family issues that left me traumatized, so when I️ got to high school, I️ began to numb the pain with drugs. I️ began selling and using drugs and ventured deep into this dangerous lifestyle as a means to search for identity,” he states.
After an encounter with God following his senior year of high school, Ty decided to change his ways and began a new spiritual journey. He enrolled in college at Ole Miss
and started a hip-hop group with a friend. Ty quickly found himself reacquainted with substance abuse and illegal activity. His destructive lifestyle overshadowed ty’s growth as a musician. Ty gained significant notoriety on campus but was arrested four times during his freshman year.
“If I keep going down this path, I’m going to ruin my life,” he remembers thinking in a jail cell. “I wanna thrive, I wanna live life.” Ty dropped out of college after his third semester with no money and no plan.
He knew that if he wanted to succeed in music, his lifestyle needed a drastic change.
“I decided to go back to my childhood church roots and began to find my true identity for the first time,” Ty says.
Ty slowly began to regain his passion for life and wanted to help others do the same through hip-hop music. His brokenness and struggle didn’t change overnight. Still, a renewed connection with God ignited Ty’s desire to make honest, conscious hip-hop that contrasted the destructive themes he previously portrayed in his music.
His style draws inspiration from the southern style of rap he was raised with, as well as influences like Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, and PostMalone.
