Isaiah Rashad presents himself as a complex figure, balancing his roles as a junkie, father, and artist. His music reflects his struggles with substance abuse and mental health, while also showcasing his growth and resilience. With a unique sound that blends '90s neo-soul and Southern rap, Rashad's lyrics convey both levity and depth. His recent works, including IT'S BEEN AWFUL, illustrate his journey through trauma and recovery, emphasizing a nuanced understanding of life’s challenges and the pursuit of redemption.
"Rashad renders even the most harrowing scenes with levity and warmth. He recounts his traumas and triumphs in largely the same register-his scratchy sing-song flow that slides and swings over beats that draw as much from '90s neo-soul as they do from the annals of Southern rap."
"Five years later, after disappearing from public view and hitting a few more rock bottoms, Rashad dropped The House is Burning, a pained portrait of a person fresh out of rehab and uneasily seeking a path toward redemption."
""I was dead and now I'm alive," he said in the run-up to the album. Five years after making this declaration, Rashad seems to have grown wary of the distinction between being dead and alive."
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