The Punk Head: BRIEL the Artist Unveils THE BLINDS: A Journey Through Infatuation's Highs and Lows
Rising Bronx artist BRIEL the Artist unveils "THE BLINDS," a soul-stirring Alternative Pop track that captures the thrill, confusion, and longing of new infatuation. With introspective lyrics and a genre-blending sound, BRIEL invites listeners into a raw, emotional journey about the stories we create behind closed blinds. Following notable performances at the Apollo Theater and acclaim for his debut in 2023, BRIEL continues to carve a distinctive path in the music world.
Discover the story behind "THE BLINDS" and whatâs next for this boundary-pushing artistâread more.
A&R Factory: Bronx-based R&B Visionary, BRIEL the Artist, Pulled Listeners Into the Haze of Infatuation with THE BLINDS
After making waves with his 2023 debut QUESTIONS, BRIEL the Artist returns sharper and bolder with THE BLINDS. Blending smooth harmonies, Lo-Fi beats, and soul-drenched synths, BRIEL crafts a hypnotic soundscape that dives into the thrill and uncertainty of new attraction. Using the metaphor of closed blinds, he explores how we often lose ourselves in imagined realities. With plans for live shows across NYC and more releases on the horizon, BRIEL proves he's here for the long run.
Discover how THE BLINDS captures the raw highs and lows of loveânow streaming everywhere.


JamSphere: BRIEL the Artist Unveils the Mesmerizing Single THE BLINDS â A Sonic and Lyrical Deep Dive
BRIEL the Artist breaks genre boundaries with THE BLINDS, a haunting Alternative Pop and R&B track exploring love, perception, and self-deception. Layering hypnotic melodies with raw vulnerability, BRIEL invites listeners into an emotional world shaped by longing and blurred realities. With deep lyrical introspection and a bold, evolving sound, THE BLINDS is more than a songâitâs a reflection on human connection.
Discover the story behind BRIELâs powerful new release and why his journey is only just beginningâread more.


LyricalOdyssey: BRIEL the Artist's "LADIES SONG" is an anthem of self-worth
BRIEL the Artist delivers empowerment and soul with LADIES SONG, a groove-filled anthem honoring women's strength and self-respect. Fusing the vibrant energy of '90s New Jack Swing with heartfelt modern pop, BRIEL creates more than a feel-good trackâhe makes a statement. With warm harmonies and lyrics that uplift, he celebrates womenâs bravery to walk away from toxic love. Released during Women's History Month, LADIES SONG resonates as a timely call for self-love and solidarity. BRIELâs sincerity and smooth deliver.
Learn more about the inspiration behind LADIES SONG and why itâs striking a powerful chord.



LyricalOdyssey: BRIEL the Artist paints love in new single "BLUR"
BRIEL the Artist strips it all back in his hauntingly intimate single, BLURâa raw, whispered confession from the edge of emotional unraveling. But thereâs more behind the silence than just heartbreak. Dive into the full article to discover how BRIEL blends vulnerability, alter-ego wit, and sonic artistry to turn pain into powerâand why DAMN GENESIS is shaping up to be more than just a debut.
Read on to step inside the blur before the breakthrough.


HypeHub Magazine: BRIEL the Artist unveils "BLUR"
BRIEL the Artist strips it all back in his hauntingly intimate single, BLURâa raw, whispered confession from the edge of emotional unraveling. But thereâs more behind the silence than just heartbreak. Dive into the full article to discover how BRIEL blends vulnerability, alter-ego wit, and sonic artistry to turn pain into powerâand why DAMN GENESIS is shaping up to be more than just a debut.
Read on to step inside the blur before the breakthrough.


Honk Magazine: BRIEL the Artist turns emotional confusion around with âBLURâ
With his debut single âBLUR,â BRIEL the Artist steps into the spotlight with emotional clarity and quiet intensity. Co-produced with brokebwoy, the track doesnât just play â it confesses, lingers, and invites you to feel the tension between vulnerability and distance. Serving as the lead single from his upcoming mixtape DAMN GENESIS, âBLURâ explores the unspoken weight of strained communication and longing for real connection.
Read more about how BRIELâs soulful debut breaks the silence and sets the tone for a powerful new voice in music.
A&R Factory: BRIEL the Artist Drifted into a New Soul Dimension with BLUR, the Alt-RnB Serenade to Emotional Ghosting
With BLUR, BRIEL the Artist doesnât just sing about emotional ghostingâhe lives in its shadows, crafting a sound that is as intimate as it is otherworldly. If youâve ever felt the ache of a fading connection or tried to laugh through heartbreak, this alt-RnB journey was made for you. Dive deeper into BRIELâs evolving world ahead of the release of DAMN GENESIS, and experience vulnerability redefined.
Stream BLUR now on all major platforms and follow BRIEL the Artist as he continues to blur the lines between pain, play, and powerful storytelling.


The Punk Head: Music Review: "DAMN GENESIS" by BRIEL the Artist
Step into the world of BRIELâŻtheâŻArtist, the Bronx-born, genre-bending force reshaping altâR&B through unapologetic storytelling. This profile explores his journey of dismantling stereotypesâBlack, queer, spiritualâto reclaim the power of authentic self-expression. With roots in the birthplace of hip-hop and a playlist influenced by indie whispers and R&B sirens, BRIEL forges a sound that feels both intimate and revolutionary. He delves into emotional honesty in tracks like âSITUATIONSHIPâ and âPRETTY,â carving out space for self-worth and love in a world that often asks us to shrink. If you're ready to meet an artist who wears his identity as armorâand uses it to free othersâthis is the moment that introduces his manifesto.


HipHopEargasm: BRIEL the Artist reclaims power in raw debut mixtape âDAMN GENESISâ
Step into DAMNâŻGENESIS, a genre-blurring journey of raw honesty and spiritual reclamation. From the mesmerizing opener âTHE BLINDSâ to the emotional duality of âSITUATIONSHIPâ and haunting self-love anthem âPRETTY,â BRIEL guides us through a sonic landscape where hip-hop meets jazz, vulnerability meets resilience. This mixtape doesnât just speak; it heals, offering a deeply personal exploration of queerness, Blackness, self-worth, temptation, and faithâall wrapped in BRIELâs smooth, hypnotic vocals. Discover how this bold debut builds from chaos to catharsisâand why it feels like a gentle, powerful embrace of the self.


Analyze My Lyrics: BRIEL THE ARTIST: DAMN GENESIS
Bronx-born visionary BRIEL the Artist unleashes DAMN GENESISâa seismic debut that weaponizes vulnerability to dismantle expectations around Blackness, queerness, and identity.
More manifesto than mixtape, the project is a radical act of self-liberationâdamning the pastâs cages while sanctifying a reborn, unfiltered self. Tracks like âSITUATIONSHIPâ and âPRETTYâ offer surgical examinations of emotional and personal security, blending altâR&B introspection with hipâhopâs raw grit
Drawing on vinylârich childhood memories and the rhythms of the Bronx, BRIEL forges a sound both intimate and incandescent . With its contagious urgency, DAMN GENESIS transcends musicâitâs a survival guide for those âstill eating struggle meals,â demanding transformation and community in equal measure.


Mesmerized: BRIEL the Artist: "I realized music isn't just emotional, it's also spiritual."
In this powerful interview with Mesmerized, BRIELâŻtheâŻArtist shares the deeper meaning behind his debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS. Reflecting on a journey shaped by isolation, creativity, and faith, he reveals how the project became a spiritual awakeningâan outlet for healing, reclaiming beauty, and embracing his identity as a queer Black man. From voice memos and BandLab demos to live shows and visual storytelling, BRIEL discusses his process with vulnerability, passion, and intention. This is more than just musicâitâs soul work.


A&R Factory: From Ashes, BRIEL the Artist Speaks: An Interview on DAMN GENESIS, Faith, and Full Expression
In this in-depth conversation with A&R Factory, BRIEL reveals how his faith in Jesus Christ birthed DAMN GENESIS, allowing him to lay his pain, identity, and spiritual reckoning on the line. He discusses confronting societal boxes around queerness, vulnerability, and Blacknessâtaming inner chaos to forge radical self-acceptance and clarity From Bronx roots to vinylâladen childhoods, he unpacks creating a mixtape that's both destruction of the old and celebration of the new, claiming his story in every track .


Rotate Magazine: Rotate Talk With BRIEL the Artist â âDAMN GENESISâ Interview
In this unfiltered feature, BRIEL⯠the âŻArtist bares his soul over DAMNâŻGENESIS, calling it a deliberate exorcism of pain, fear, and expectation. Born and bred in the Bronxâs heartbeat, he reflects on dismantling toxic standardsâwithin Black culture, the queer community, and his own identityâto embrace femininity, faith, and self-acceptance. With altâR&B, indie, and hipâhop flavors, he crafts a sonic narrative thatâs part manifesto, part mirror, for anyone âstill eating struggle meals.â If youâre craving honest, healing art, this is your invitation.


Rotate Magazine: BRIEL the Artistâs âDAMN GENESISâ Mixtape Challenges Societal Norms
In this compelling interview, Bronx-born visionary BRIELâŻtheâŻArtist unwraps the deeper meaning behind DAMNâŻGENESIS: a sonic exorcism that kills off past pain and reclaims a fragmented self. He discusses stripping away imposed boxesâaround Blackness, queerness, and identityâto emerge aligned with his divine purpose. With roots in vinylâfilled childhoods and a sound steeped in altâR&B, hipâhop, indie, and faith, BRIEL offers an unfiltered look at his creative process, life in the Bronx, debut concert series, and the emotional reckoning behind tracks like âSITUATIONSHIPâ and âPRETTY.â
If youâre drawn to artistry thatâs both fiercely honest and spiritually resonant, this feature is your entry point into his movementâDAMNâŻGENESIS as a lived experience, not just a record.


SongWeb: BRIEL the Artist Unveils a Sonic Resurrection with âDAMN GENESISâ
BeachHouseMag highlights BRIELâŻtheâŻArtistâs debut mixtape DAMNâŻGENESIS as a transformative journeyâa sonic resurrection that strips away pain and fear to rebuild a truer self . From the hypnotic opener to emotionally gripping standout tracks, the project fuses altâR&B, indie, and hipâhop into a cohesive rebirth. Drawing from his Bronx roots, BRIEL flips vulnerability into strength, crafting a body of work that resonates as both personal catharsis and a shared call to emotional freedom.


The Wav Max: BRIEL the Artist Shares Key Details About Crafting Brand New Mixtape âDAMN GENESISâ
In this electrifying feature, SongWeb delves into BRIELâs debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS, released in June, calling it a âritual of transformationâ where he âbreaks, burns, rebuilds, and baptizes himself in his truthâ
From the hypnotic hush of âTHE⯠BLINDSâ to gut-punch tracks like âCHEQUE,â âATTENTION!â and âSITUATIONSHIP,â every beat confronts inherited trauma, failed love, and systemic fatigue. Itâs a bold collision of HipâHop grit and modern R&B emotion, tracking a journey through destruction and rebirthâmusically intricate and thematically fearless.
Beach House: BRIEL the Artist â âDAMN GENESISâ
In episode 263, Bronx native BRIEL the Artist joins the show for a raw and inspiring conversation about his creative journey. From early R&B influences to the evolution of his unique sound, BRIEL dives into the making of tracks like âTHE BLINDS,â âLADIES SONG,â and âBLURââall part of his powerful debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS. He opens up about the seamless process of blending sound, story, and visuals to build a world rooted in honesty and self-expression. Tune in to hear how BRIEL uses music as both mirror and movement, and why DAMN GENESIS is more than a projectâitâs a statement.




The Proven Knowledge Podcast: Episode 263 â BRIEL the Artist
In this captivating review from Illustrate Magazine, BRIEL the Artistâs debut mixtape DAMNâŻGENESIS is celebrated as a fearless journey through vulnerability and selfâcreation. Hailing from the Bronx, BRIEL blends raw emotion and genreâblurring productionâmelding Alternative R&B, indie textures, and hipâhop gritâto narrate his path from pain toward healing .
Spanning ten bold tracks, from the fumbling intimacy of âTHE BLINDSâ to the cathartic affirmation in âPRETTY,â the mixtape stages a powerful arc: heartbreak, empowerment, defiance, and acceptance. With minimalist beats, glitchy atmospheres, and personal storytelling, BRIEL transforms trauma into testimonyâwith every line feeling like a confrontation and a balm .
DAMNâŻGENESIS doesnât just reveal the artistâit reclaims him. If youâre drawn to music that acts as both mirror and movement, this review delivers an intimate guide to why BRIELâs debut feels like the start of something seismic.


Illustrate Magazine: DAMN GENESIS BY BRIEL THE ARTIST: MIXTAPE REVIEW
In this heartfelt WAV Max interview, BRIEL the Artist breaks down the creative process behind his debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS. He reflects on starting with YouTube beats, channeling his bold personality, and drawing inspiration from artists like Summer Walker and SZA. BRIEL also shares how he shaped each track to reflect moments of pain, healing, and self-discoveryâmaking the project a raw, honest expression of his truth.


SONO Music: DAMN GENESIS: BRIEL the Artist Sparks a New Beginning Through Fire and Feeling
In this striking feature from Sono Music, BRIEL the Artist unpacks the emotional depth behind his debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS. Framing the project as a spiritual rebirth, he reflects on overcoming heartbreak, reclaiming identity, and channeling fire into freedom. Blending alt-R&B, hip-hop, and raw vulnerability, BRIEL creates a sound that is both intimate and powerfulâa declaration of self-worth and resilience.


Hella Fuzz: BRIEL the Artist - DAMN GENESIS
BRIEL the Artist has arrivedâand his debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS is the proof. In this in-depth feature on HellaFuzz, the Bronx-born singer, songwriter, and mixing engineer opens the door to a world shaped by rebirth, reflection, and radical self-expression. Blending alternative R&B, hip-hop, and pop with raw, emotional storytelling, BRIEL invites listeners into the genesis of his sound and spirit.
From themes of empowerment and seduction to vulnerability, faith, and identity, DAMN GENESIS is more than a mixtapeâitâs a deeply personal chapter of transformation. BRIEL speaks candidly about the inspiration behind each track, the challenges heâs faced on his artistic journey, and how reclaiming his truth became the catalyst for this breakout moment.


Dulaxi: BRIEL the Artist â DAMN GENESIS Review: A Fearless, Genre-Defying Debut of Identity, Emotion, and Radical Rebirth
In this striking review from Dulaxi, BRIEL the Artistâs debut mixtape DAMN GENESIS is celebrated as a fearless and genre-defying body of work that boldly explores identity, emotion, and spiritual rebirth. With roots in the Bronx and a sound that blends alternative R&B, hip-hop, and experimental pop, BRIEL delivers a project thatâs as vulnerable as it is powerful.
DAMN GENESIS isnât just a sonic experienceâitâs a personal testimony. The review dives into the emotional layers of the mixtape, highlighting BRIELâs raw lyricism, dynamic vocal performance, and the courage it takes to bare oneâs truth so unapologetically. From moments of seduction and introspection to declarations of faith and self-love, this is the sound of an artist fully stepping into his light.