HOUSTON KENDRICK / LIVE ON MUSIC ROW / EP_007 / A BUILT IN NASHVILLE SERIES

Live on Music Row, Ep. 7: Houston Kendrick performs 2 tracks from his album "Yung Rudy" and a new single "Look at Us" off of his upcoming album, “Small Infinity”

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Set List:
00:00 "INTRO"
00:22 ""BAD DECISION""
02:58 "CONVERSATION ABOUT BEING AN ARTIST"
03:56 ""RUDY""
07:30 ​""LOOK AT US""

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2 New Songs on "Small Infinity"
"Look at Us" : https://open.spotify.com/track/4guQk5...

"Ugly Vibes": https://open.spotify.com/track/5RawRl...

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Pisces Energy: Houston’s Take on Romance, Realization, and Self-Reflection

Joining us in the studio for Episode 7 of Live on Music Row is Houston Kendrick, a new wave artist whose tendency to constantly introspect and ability to craft compelling prose make him one of music’s most sacred types of songster. Being a Birmingham native makes Houston a country boy at heart, but as you’ll hear in this set, his interpretation of contemporary R&B and hip hop makes him a powerful black sheep in Music City.

Accompanied by Connor Ehman, Houston’s set includes performances of three tracks from his upcoming project Small Infinity. Donning a blue and white, cloud-like number, he opens the set with “Bad Decision.” Seductive in its instrumentals, lyrics, and vocals, this track is all about temptation. He croons about the universal confusion with commitment in the modern era, even using it as an excuse to fall victim to desire, considering the undefined nature of the relationship.

After discussing his artistic journey, Houston flows into “R U D Y,” one of his most acclaimed tracks. Although the song discourses the history of Rudy Ruettiger, an undersized walk-on from Notre Dame, it has an allegorical meaning that speaks to the familiar instance of feeling like an underdog in life as a whole, turning one person’s personal story into a shared experience through song.

Even though acoustic sets don’t lend themselves to the vocal layering heard in the original, in its absence are ingenious runs and complementary instrumentals that elevate the song exponentially. Houston ends his set with “Look At Us,” a song that represents a celebration of self and ownership over his contestation with society’s expectations. He gives the track robust dynamism, executing key changes and flair that differ from the studio version, yet further substantiate his penchant for performance.

Since moving to Nashville, Houston has experienced tremendous growth, honing in on his style and striving for musical and artistic synchronization. His upcoming album explores the topic of growth in isolation and the necessity for forgiveness and compassion towards ourselves during times of challenge. For music that helps us clean the wounds of pandemic living, be sure to listen to Small Infinity when it reaches streaming platforms on April 23rd, and keep the love alive by supporting Nashville’s independent artists.

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Credits:
Producers: Chase Hentges, Haynes Young; Audio Engineer: Nic Vernali; Videographers: Chase Hentges, Haynes Young; Production Assistant: Adam Young, Wes Richardson.