Pink Boy's Undeniable Uniqueness Shines on "Whispering in a Crowd" EP

February 23, 2024 Daniel Francis

Pink Boy, “Whispering in a Crowd”

Pink Boy is a musician and artist creating unique and otherworldly music with resonant lyricism out of the Central California area. He has produced countless records, EPs, mixtapes, and more across various genres and sounds. Despite the variety in genre and experimental styles, it is always recognizable as a "Pink Boy" track. In a short time he has created a cohesive sound, brand imagery, and an authentic showcase of himself as a creative soul.

Ben, the artist's birth name, uses a unique style of vocal performance and mixing. His voice is angelic and soft, creating an airy light flow combining both harmonious singing and melodic spoken rap flows. This sound either compliments the spacey, chilled out vibe of tracks, or can act as a yin and yang, giving contrast to the symphonic darker beats and more introspective and ominous lyricism that dive into the artist's darker subconscious mind.

Pink Boy is behind some of my personal all time favorite tracks and has inspired my own music both stylistically and poetically. Some of his songs I highly recommend are;

"Television" off of his newest EP "Whispering in a Crowd", discusses the inner thoughts of Ben, citing the irony of the concept of the "land of the free" while battling his own inner demons. Keeping his mother in the back of his mind through the darkest moments with emotional bars like, "Even when freeing my soul I'm breaking your heart momma."

"Tolerance Break" A deeply personal and emotional track discussing the artist's relationship with alcohol and how it is reminiscent of his own father's life.

"I feel like my pops but I'm off of the vodka not gin

If you knew you me my brothers you know that we good covering our sins

Used to watch homies blow through 30 30s in one day that stuck in my head

Remember my pops couldn't play ball with me because he was so drunk in his bed

So now I'm so drunk in my bed" - Tolerance Break

"Pink Moon" is a different vibe entirely, Ben's signature performance/mixing style and soothing vocals are still present, but instead of beautifully produced and heavily sampled beats, Pink Moon has a light guitar backtrack, allowing Pink Boy to shine in an entirely new genre on this acoustic track. This song proves his sound and vision expand vastly beyond the hip-hop sphere for decades to come.

Other favorites are "Text my Ex", "HIM", "Shwmeutry", "West Coast Saga", "BEttër" & "Dum Dum" w/ RENACIDO, and the tracks "Interlinked" & "Grey Area" off his newest project. I cannot recommend his music enough, every song is unique in terms of concept, vocals, samples, production, and mixing. Pink Boy's raw thoughts, honestly performed on his tracks, are sure to resonate deepy with those who can relate to his feelings and experiences.

In an exclusive interview with RSO, Pink Boy discusses some of his experiences with growing as an artist and finding his inspirations. We are honored to have the opportunity to interview someone who is truly one of the most promising and unique underground artists of our generation. This is only the beginning for Pink Boy's artistic career.

RSO Underground Interview with Pink Boy

Who are you?

My name is Pink Boy but call me Ben if you want

Where are you from? (How is the music scene there?)

Raised in central cali... the music scene some what similar to the bay area, but im from a small town so its not really popping like that. But theres some slept on people for sure

Why did you get into the music/creative industry?

Cliche but ive always been into music, my first instrument was a violin. I went to a charter school for my early schooling and creative outlets were always a part of the teachings

Who and what inspires you?

I'd be lying if i didn't say lil peep and X had a lot of influence on me. Shouts out black kray, lil b, yung bans, kodak

What song/project are you currently promoting and what is the story behind it?

just dropped Whisper in a Crowd... most project are just about my life, whether there mine, family or friend experiences its always personal... some projects like this are more personal then others

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

Shiii idk im ambidextris or however you spell it

What is your message to the world?

My message to the world is to be kind and be your genuine self, fastest way to grow as a personal is to be yourself