Hip-hop’s sunshiny pocket has always been the perfect sound pick for days when you take a solo walk in the park and sway along to catchy lyricism. For fans of Pawpaw Rod, Steve Lacy, and Dominic Fike, Brooklin Rich’s single “Resist” will instantly stand out with its indie-R&B feel that puts all feelings right at the centre. Brooklin’s funky MJ-esque scatting cuts through the guitar bursts, immediately creating a spring in your step, while his vocals are layered like they’re meant to make the confessions stick. Interestingly enough, the orange dawn theme in the track’s visuals gives a soft but energetic tint to the acoustics, reminding you of that someone who gives you a warm feeling inside but still makes you jumpy. It’s a track you’re bound to sing along to.
Brooklin Rich is tapping into mood-rich experimentalism…
Across his short discography, though, Brooklin has still managed to tap into darker sounds, with the funkiness staying consistent even as the feelings come across more like late-night confessions. Just peep his older single “Open That Door,” which’ll remind you a lot of old Weeknd, with the vocal sweetness still piercing but wrapped in melting distortions. He floats across octaves as the rough beats somehow get progressively more mysterious, switching the setting to something nocturnal as desires come tumbling out.
The breadth of these tracks makes it clear that Brooklin has embraced experimentalism, tailoring each sound to the honesty of the lyricism. You’ll find yourself bouncing on the sunny side or melting into the dark side, but either way, the passionate vocals make it stick and leave you excited for whatever mood he could possibly hit you with next.
Go listen to “Resist” out now!
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Myra | Jun 02. 2026