CBandz, “Bando Do You Still Love Me / #1 Stunna”
CBandz is a rising rap artist from the Eastside of Nashville, TN. The city previously famous for producing country royalty like Dolly Parton now boasts a new claim to the throne of underground rap. CBandz explains the city's artistic culture is split between the country-centric downtown areas and the outskirts, where genres split and evolve into the hip-hop aesthetic that CBandz showcases on his recent project, "Bando Do You Still Love Me".
BDYSLM, the sequel to his 2022 album "Bando Do You Love Me", is an 11-track album released on Valentine's Day of 2024 and features the song, "#1 Stunna", which was recently reimagined with a colorful, unique, and creative Las Vegas music video. Director @gleamskii and CBandz shot footage across a variety of locations throughout Sin City, showcasing the song through lively visuals. We join CBandz on his Vegas adventure driving in a convertible down the world-famous Strip, posted up in a house and pool, and outside the Palms & Polo Towers Casinos.
"#1 Stunna" Music Video Shot by @gleamskii
CBandz newest album is a testament and tribute to his relationship with fellow creative and older friend, PK. PK, who had been immersed in the local hip-hop scene noticed CBandz after he garnered regional attention. He instantly noted the spark of musical and artistic potential of CBandz before the young artist could see them for himself. The 20-track "Ballin Like PK" was released on May 6th, 2024, and continues PK's legacy and influence into the next wave of the underground sound and culture.
Inspired to grind by the thoughts of a life spent broke, struggling with financials, and an outstanding fear of living an average life, CBandz has been inspired to work hard and set a strong foundation for his abundant creative future. From the moment he attended a concert with a hometown rap legend and immersed himself in the scene, CBandz knew this was his destiny. With his work ethic, motivation, and experience developing as a young rapper alongside PK, CBandz is set for a future of influence, success, and creative inspiration within the hip-hop world and beyond.
In an exclusive interview with RSO Underground, CBandz dives into his experiences going viral on social media, his background, and creative inspirations, alongside his message to the world based on the principle of "never waste energy on time wasted".
RSO Underground Interview with CBandz
Who are you?
I’m CBandz a upcoming rapper from East Nashville, TN
Where are you from? (How is the music scene there?)
I’m from the Eastside of Nashville the outskirts of Nashville had more of the rap scene. Where downtown Nashville is overwhelmed with Country music.Why did you get into music?
I got into music because out of all the few talents and skills I had music always stuck in a way. I couldn’t detach from it and it helpsWho and what inspires you?
Being broke inspires me. Living average inspires me those are some of my biggest fears. Also I had an older friend that rapped by the name of PK and when I got a lil buzz he encouraged me and seen potential in me I didn’t even see in myself. So I do it for him as well and my other angels.Do you have any stories of your artistic journey to share?
I was in and out of rap. When I started fresh out of highschool I got a taste of the real rap scene when I accompanied a hometown legend to a show and got to really feel the experience and ever since I knew what I wanted to be.What song/project are you currently promoting and what is the story behind it?
”#1 Stunna” is the video I just dropped from a project I did on VDay. It’s basically I song I made when I overcame a lot of adversity and shortcomings. A reminder to myself and those against me that I’ll always be #1.What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I’ve went viral twice for nothing Music related just funny old videos🤦🏾♂️Where can we find your music and art?
All plats new music will soon be uploaded to SoundCloud & audiomack thoWhat is your message to the world?
My message is too never waste energy on time wasted, you never know what can happen with the time left never give up.
Check out CBandz Everywhere!
#1 Stunna (official video) (shot by @gleamskii )
Bando Do You Still Love Me on Spotify