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Austin Dean Ashford – Black Harry Potter

Independent artist Austin Dean Ashford returns today with a superb new release that deserves your attention.

‘Black Harry Potter’ is taken from Austin’s ‘Boujetto’ album (out now), and offers listeners inspirational and empowering lyrics that cover themes as diverse as ‘racial prejudice, societal expectations, and the importance of self-worth’.

Sonically, the track flirts between nostalgic soul & jazz, pop and hip hop – resulting in a summer-friendly anthem that is energising and universally appealing.

“‘Black Harry Potter’ transports listeners through a lyrical journey, delving into the experiences of personal growth, overcoming adversity, and challenging societal norms.”

Dean Ashford’s music has been captivating listeners since 2019. The musician has amassed more than a million career streams, and released three albums to date. You can explore more of Austin’s work here.

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New Music: Austin Dean Ashford

Very rarely do you come across a talent who so perfectly blends Southern Trap with old-school hip hop and gospel as effortlessly as this; it’s a fresh approach to music and a genre that Austin Dean Ashford is pioneering under the term Island Trap.

This is a track that immediately charms it’s way right through to your heart, and the story behind it’s creation puts the song into context:

“Yes, I was in the middle of signing a major record deal and then Covid-19 happened while I was touring in New Zealand as a Ph.D. student. I knew I needed a way to adjust to the pandemic and decided to make Sophisti-Ratchet on my phone. Then on my iPad. Then I recorded it in Lubbock Texas at Amusement Park Studios while I was doing my Phd classes. I would like to portray the feeling of harmony. There are so many forces pulling us in so many ways that I hope we can get balance between our sophisticated and Ratchet sides of the spectrum.”

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