A cerebral and engaging rapper with an inquisitive mind and a golden set of pipes, Rexx Life Raj is quickly building a reputation among his peers in the Hip-Hop community as a greatly talented up-and-comer. Providing his own spin on Sting’s famous phrase “if you love someone, set them free,” Rexx Life Raj explores the ever-evolving nature of relationships on “Freedom Love,” his latest singing. Featuring a powerful guest appearance from Goapele, the Bay Area’s queen of neosoul, the warm and brilliant “Freedom Love” explores the courage it takes to end a longtime relationship, and how each person can grow stronger with a bit of space. “Freedom Love” is the duo’s second collaboration, following Raj’s guest turn on Goapele’s “$ecret (Remix).” Premiered by MILK, “Freedom Love” is another example of Rexx Life Raj’s idiosyncratic brilliance, as he mixes traditional Bay Area sounds and themes with a more sensitive and empathetic approach.

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“I used to fall asleep with ‘Closer To My Dreams’ on repeat so having actual music with Goapele almost feels like I never woke up,” Rexx Life Raj explained to MILK. “So if I am dreaming, please don’t wake me up, bb. Kyle Betty and I had been working on this track and were looking for the perfect feature. I wanted a warm, female voice but didn’t know Goapele the time. A few weeks later I noticed that she had followed me on twitter, which blew my mind, so I reached out to her and voilà. She gave it exactly what it needed plus more. I’m forever grateful.”