Broadway Miller: The Definition of Southern Rap
When you think Broadway what comes to mind? Do you think big city lights, dancing, and talented vocalist? Well actually, maybe you should think about the one and only luxurious Layla Lounge. Desiree Samira the host of the Metropolitan Muse concert series wants Layla Lounge to be the platform for underground artist to make their mark in a "professional and healthy atmosphere". The environment was so enriched with beautiful people networking, dancing, and lounging around the intimate candle lit tables. It was eleven o'clock on the dot as the crowd at Layla were almost done with their drinks, and hungry for some more oysters and shrimps when Broadway Miller came down the stair well making his grand entrance.
This brings me to the high light of the night, rap artist Broadway Miller. A southern lyricist growing up on the streets of Chadbourn North Carolina from Miller Street to Broadway street, thus how he came up with the name Broadway Miller. He is originally from Chadbourn North Carolina, and was raised by his mother and accompanied by his sister. Just like any little boy, he had to keep his self busy in a house full of women. At the age of seven, Broadway began to write and when he wrote he was always rhyming. He enjoyed writing but realized his rhymes on paper were not as good as when he would just free style. Realizing his flow, he then began to write after free styling coming up with incredible lyrics. " I just wanted to write incredible lyrics everyone could relate to and enjoy," Broadway said. Miller always looked up to R&B artist such as Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Keith sweat, Mary J,and Jodici. Through their music he felt a connection to the hustle and bustle of everyday life we all experience. Some of his favorite current rap artist consist of Wu-Tang, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, UGK, and Nas.
Broadway was awrded for "The Best New Artist" out of North Carolina for the North Carolina Underground Music Awards. “Keep determined and stay focused, you're not the only person going through these hard times” Broadway said describing his track Break it down. Broadway came to DMV to get exposure and to pursue a degree for Business Management at Howard University. He loves the DMV area and always feels at home here.” I love home, but when I discover new places and people I cannot help but want to see the new things,”says Broadway. He has a hectic schedule filled with performances, and working on his albums. He recently released a mixtape entitled "Catch or get Caught," and is busy working on Volume 2. "This album is going to be enriched with more creativity, and songs that really make you think while listening."
He started his performance with a track called "Guaranteed". Just the beginning of a great performance closing his eyes, making it seem like he was talking to everyone in the crowd secretly. “When I perform I get naked, meaning I reveal the true Broadway, making a deep connection with my audience making eye contact, and showing passion to everyone in my audience.” He then performed the hit "Passenger Side," making all the woman in the crowd want to sit down next to him in his ride. "Windows Half-way Down" is another song revealing an interesting and unique side of Broadway in addition to "Do it Right" and "Fear Letter to the Hood". The name “Broadway” was redefined Wednesday night at Layla Lounge, yes he is about talented vocals, having fun, and performing but it is that Southern touch that brings it to the DMV rather than in Broadway theaters.
Places to find Broad way:
Twitter: Broadway Miller
Face book: Broadway Miller group and fan page: Reverbnation/BroadwayMiller.com
http://www.broadwaymiller.com/
When you think Broadway what comes to mind? Do you think big city lights, dancing, and talented vocalist? Well actually, maybe you should think about the one and only luxurious Layla Lounge. Desiree Samira the host of the Metropolitan Muse concert series wants Layla Lounge to be the platform for underground artist to make their mark in a "professional and healthy atmosphere". The environment was so enriched with beautiful people networking, dancing, and lounging around the intimate candle lit tables. It was eleven o'clock on the dot as the crowd at Layla were almost done with their drinks, and hungry for some more oysters and shrimps when Broadway Miller came down the stair well making his grand entrance.
This brings me to the high light of the night, rap artist Broadway Miller. A southern lyricist growing up on the streets of Chadbourn North Carolina from Miller Street to Broadway street, thus how he came up with the name Broadway Miller. He is originally from Chadbourn North Carolina, and was raised by his mother and accompanied by his sister. Just like any little boy, he had to keep his self busy in a house full of women. At the age of seven, Broadway began to write and when he wrote he was always rhyming. He enjoyed writing but realized his rhymes on paper were not as good as when he would just free style. Realizing his flow, he then began to write after free styling coming up with incredible lyrics. " I just wanted to write incredible lyrics everyone could relate to and enjoy," Broadway said. Miller always looked up to R&B artist such as Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Keith sweat, Mary J,and Jodici. Through their music he felt a connection to the hustle and bustle of everyday life we all experience. Some of his favorite current rap artist consist of Wu-Tang, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, UGK, and Nas.
Broadway was awrded for "The Best New Artist" out of North Carolina for the North Carolina Underground Music Awards. “Keep determined and stay focused, you're not the only person going through these hard times” Broadway said describing his track Break it down. Broadway came to DMV to get exposure and to pursue a degree for Business Management at Howard University. He loves the DMV area and always feels at home here.” I love home, but when I discover new places and people I cannot help but want to see the new things,”says Broadway. He has a hectic schedule filled with performances, and working on his albums. He recently released a mixtape entitled "Catch or get Caught," and is busy working on Volume 2. "This album is going to be enriched with more creativity, and songs that really make you think while listening."
He started his performance with a track called "Guaranteed". Just the beginning of a great performance closing his eyes, making it seem like he was talking to everyone in the crowd secretly. “When I perform I get naked, meaning I reveal the true Broadway, making a deep connection with my audience making eye contact, and showing passion to everyone in my audience.” He then performed the hit "Passenger Side," making all the woman in the crowd want to sit down next to him in his ride. "Windows Half-way Down" is another song revealing an interesting and unique side of Broadway in addition to "Do it Right" and "Fear Letter to the Hood". The name “Broadway” was redefined Wednesday night at Layla Lounge, yes he is about talented vocals, having fun, and performing but it is that Southern touch that brings it to the DMV rather than in Broadway theaters.
Places to find Broad way:
Twitter: Broadway Miller
Face book: Broadway Miller group and fan page: Reverbnation/BroadwayMiller.com
http://www.broadwaymiller.com/
