Independent artist Shotta Kush is kicking off a powerful new chapter in his career with the release of his latest single Suburban Identity Crisis. The track follows his recent distribution deal with EMPIRE and marks the beginning of a new rollout leading up to his forthcoming EP Tales of a Lonesome Trapper Part One, due out later this summer.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Shotta Kush has built a reputation for blending melodic trap pop with raw, emotionally honest storytelling. On Suburban Identity Crisis, he takes a hard look at what it means to grow up in today’s society, particularly as a young man navigating toxic flex culture, the pressure of social media, and the often overlooked mental strain of modern life.
The single cuts through curated personas and surface level posturing, challenging the glamorization of success that dominates online spaces. It dives into the disconnect between what people portray and what they truly experience, exposing how that divide can push individuals further into isolation or internal conflict. Through vivid lyrics and layered production, Shotta Kush captures the emotional weight of trying to define yourself in a world more focused on appearances than authenticity.
His work continues to draw from personal experience. Born in New Rochelle, New York and raised across Granville, Michigan and Miami Gardens, Florida, Shotta Kush eventually found his creative home in Charlotte. There he refined his sound and artistic voice, shaped in part by his ongoing battles with glaucoma and bipolar disorder. These challenges, coupled with struggles finding employment despite holding a degree in business administration, have helped him craft music that speaks directly to listeners who feel left out of conventional paths to success.
What separates Shotta Kush from many of his peers is his commitment to telling the full story, not just the wins but the daily grind, the self doubt, the slow growth. His evolution from gritty trap into a more melodic and introspective sound reflects that journey. Influenced by artists like Future, Lil Wayne, Drake, Money Man and Anuel AA, he has carved out a unique space in the trap pop world, merging street wisdom with vulnerability.
The upcoming EP Tales of a Lonesome Trapper Part One builds on the themes explored in Suburban Identity Crisis, emphasizing the grind for self reliance and family rather than showy materialism. It is a project centered on independence and survival, not status, a perspective that resonates with a growing base of fans seeking real substance in their music.
As Shotta Kush moves forward with his partnership with EMPIRE, he remains focused on building a career rooted in honesty, self expression and resilience. Suburban Identity Crisis is more than just a new release, it is a statement of intent and a clear sign that Shotta Kush is just getting started.