RYN SCOTT

Rapper Ryn Scott of Clarkston recently teamed up with Flint star Jon Connor on a new collaboration set to be released this summer.
“The first time I met Jon was in 2011 when me and a friend of mine made the drive to Grand Rapids where Jon was performing at the Pyramid Scheme downtown, hoping I’d get a chance to meet him and try to perform for him after the show,” said the former Ryan Scott. During Connor’s set, Scott noticed Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State University basketball national champion, standing in the VIP section.
“I said, I’m going for it, and snuck past security to introduce myself to Mateen because he was actually responsible for discovering Jon and jump-starting his career,” Scott said. “I met Mateen, and he was nice enough to let me stay in his section and we kicked it for the rest of Jon’s show.” Scott asked Cleaves if he could freestyle for Connor after the show and Cleaves brought him down for a meeting.

“I did my thing, but I don’t think it was good enough at the time to warrant any type of talk afterwards,” Scott said. “So after that, I told myself, I’m dedicating everything to my craft and one day I’ll have my artistry on point enough where I can work with someone like Jon Connor.”

With eight years of work, signing a production deal with Detroit producer, Jake Bass and Bassment Sounds, he finally connected with Connor and sent him a track Scott and Bass had been working on.
“He loved the track, felt the vibe, and agreed to put a verse on it and collaborate on a video,” Scott said. “The rest was history. The goal for our collaboration may sound cliche, but honestly it’s an anthem to set your heart free, take hold of your life, and make it happen.”
It’s about not giving up, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and relentlessly pushing towards it until you’re finally free, he said.
The song is titled, “I’m Free.”

“Expect to be inspired,” Scott said. “This track has an inspirational, positive upbeat tempo and we did our best to deliver the verses to match that. It’s really a track that embodies the human spirit and the power of the journey. I hope it connects.”

Check Rynscott.com for more information. - The Clarkston News

RYN SCOTT is a Michigan based Rap/Hip-Hop artist and writer born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and now residing in Metro-Detroit. He recently teamed up with Flint star Jon Connor on the new collaboration “I’m Free”.

“The First time I met Jon was in 2011 when I made the drive to Grand Rapids where Jon was performing, hoping I’d get a chance to meet him and try to perform for him after the show” said the former Ryan Scott. During Connor’s set, Scott noticed Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State University basketball national champion, standing in the VIP section. Scott asked Cleaves if he could freestyle for Connor after the show, and Cleaves brought him down for a meeting. “I did my thing, but I don’t think it was good enough at the time to warrant any type of talk afterwards,” Scott said. “So after that, I told myself, I’m dedicating everything to my craft and one day I’ll have my artistry on pointe enough where I can work with somone like Jon Connor”.

With eight years of work, signing a production deal with Detroit producer Jake Bass and Bassment Sounds, he finally connected with Connor and sent him a track Scott and Bass had been working on.

“He loved the track, felt the vibe, and agreed to put a verse on it and collaborate on a video,” Scott said. “The rest was history”. The goal for our collaboration may sound cliche, but honestly it’s an anthem to set your heart free, take hold of your life and make it happen”.


Scott states: “I’m Free” is about not giving up, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and relentlessly pushing towards it until you’re finally free, he said. “Expect to be inspired. This track has an inspirational, positive, upbeat tempo and we did our best to deliver the verses to match that. It’s really a track that embodies the human spirit and the power of the journey. I hope it connects”.

Ryn showcases an unparalleled mix of musical talent as he uses harmony, rhythm, poetry, and story-telling to deliver a unique sound to his followers. Starting out with only a microphone and laptop, finding a way to connect and have a genuine impact on his listeners has become Ryn Scott’s sole purpose.

His last track “Blue Collar” also earned nation-wide recognition as it was featured on 98.7 AMP Radio/CBS Local. He recently signed with Detroit producer JAKE BASS at Boca J Music and together they’ve been recording new material. Since the collaboration, RYN SCOTT made it on the “I’m Kind of A Big Deal” Tour as an opener for Joyner Lucas at The Magic Stick (Detroit, MI), The Beacham (Orlando, FL), and The House of Blues (Boston, MA). - The Hype Magazine

“I miss landlines”, raps RYN SCOTT in “Let It Go”, his latest single and video. He’s not the only one. The old household telephone had one distinct advantage over the mobile: it was escapable. Carrying a cellphone means carrying around our responsibilities all day, and that’s become a tough burden to bear. In a year as relentless and confusing as 2019 is sure to be, RYN SCOTT has some good advice for all of us: take a step back from the technological brink, remember to breathe, and concentrate on what’s truly important.

As he always does, SCOTT makes his case with wit, warmth, and wordplay. He draws from personal experience and plain conjecture, and raps and writes with the authority of a man overcome with deep and profound feeling. His candor and skill have made him an artist to watch in one of the deepest and most competitive hip-hop scenes in America: metropolitan Detroit. SCOTT has lived in working-class Michigan all of his life – he grew up in Grand Rapids – and on songs like his regional hit “Blue Collar”, he makes his priorities and his worldview manifest. He’s got dreams as big as all outdoors, but his perspective is refreshingly down-to-earth.

And don’t get him wrong: he hasn’t renounced connectivity, or electricity, altogether. “Let It Go” producer and video director Jake Bass (and head honcho at Bassment Sounds 2.0, SCOTT’s independent label) has decorated the beat with piano, synthesizer, guitar, and tasteful sound effects that reinforce the rapper’s confessional storytelling. We see some of those instruments in the clip for “Let It Go”, but mostly Bass keeps the camera on SCOTT – and the 27-year-old rapper addresses it just like he’s talking to a close friend.

Though the track discusses the virtues of serenity, this is a hip-hop clip, and SCOTT isn’t above a little stunting. He takes us to the peaceful shores of a lake in the woods, but he arrives at his location in style – behind the wheel of a vintage ‘70s white AMC Matador. His shout out to the American Motors Corporation and its distinctive cars is one of the many ways SCOTT pays tribute to Detroit. The rest is present in his flow, and his stance, and his gently uncompromising attitude. It’s a New Year’s resolution of a song (and video) he’s sharing with us today, and we’d do well to heed his advice. - Dope Cause We Said

RYN SCOTT is an up-and-coming Michigan-based hip-hop/rap artist. Not too long ago, he released a music video for his “Let It Go” single.

“‘Let It Go” is a song that speaks to the importance of time and our constant struggle to reside in the moment. It sheds light on the concept that time is forever fleeting and if we don’t learn to let go of the stresses of tomorrow we will lose out on the beauty of today.” – RYN SCOTT

The music video was recorded in Holly, Michigan. It showcases the fall colors and gorgeousness that is known as Pure Michigan. Jake Bass, a producer, and composer from Detroit directed the video and produced the song. Also, Jake is the son of Jeff Bass, one half of the Bass Brothers production team that discovered Eminem.

‘Let It Go’ contains an inspiring narrative, engaging rap vocals, and lush instrumentation flavored with hip-hop and urban pop elements.

“I’m just a normal guy trying to have an incredible impact on this world by writing about it. Hopefully, one day, I’ll look back and say confidently, I left this world a better place.” – RYN SCOTT

RYN SCOTT was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He incorporates harmony, rhythm, poetry, and story-telling to get his point across to his growing audience. Since collaborating with producer Jake Bass, SCOTT made it on the “I’m Kind of A Big Deal” Tour as an opener for Joyner Lucas at The Magic Stick in (Detroit, MI), The Beacham (Orlando, FL), and House of Blues (Boston, MA).

We recommend adding RYN SCOTT’s “Let It Go” single to your personal playlist. Also, let us know how you feel about it in the comment section below. - BONG

Detroit rapper Ryn Scott recently dropped the music video for “Let It Go,” on which he slings the phrase “I miss landlines.”

The song is about not allowing technology to consume your life. If you do, you might lose sight of what’s really important. With stellar rhymes and an infectious flow, Ryn Scott reminds us to take a break now and then, breathe, and reflect on the essentials.

No, he’s not a Luddite, trying to persuade you to give up your smartphone. He’s just playing the part of the gadfly, reminding you life is short, so don’t let it pass by while you’re immersed in the digital world.

Rhyme Junkie sat down with the 27-year-old MC to find out more about what makes him tick, and how he got started in music. Most of all, we wanted to find out where he got the pristine AMC Matador that stars in his video.

How would you describe yourself?

Definitely just an average Joe. Deep thinker. Try to enjoy life and live in the moment as much as humanly possible. I stay active. I’m a lover not a fighter. Deep down very shy, try to stay away from attention, I’d rather be happily in the background and making a difference. I hide behind my music. I usually keep my mouth shut in public but say what I want to say through my records. In most situations, NOT ALL, the loudest one in the room is typically the weakest.

What’s your favorite song to belt out in the car or the shower?

Usually don’t sing in the shower, but I definitely go through my entire set list in the shower as much as possible. Memories Pt 2 – Big Sean gets a few shower plays but if I’m really in my feelings Whitney Houston might make it on the set.

How did you get started in music? What’s the backstory story there?

Started with a desktop “pencil” gateway microphone just having fun and making sounds. I’m constantly writing stories in my head and I’ve written poetry my whole life so when I started recording, it just took shape into something unique and when I showed my friends they encouraged me to get a real mic so I did, the rest just blossomed from there. I’ve always been a fan of rap/hip-hop, and all music in general. My musical influences are many, all different genres, I’ve pulled inspiration from Bob Seger, Burton Cummings, and Fleetwood Mac, so I’m all over the place, I just feel music, doesn’t matter what genre, if it’s good and I like it, I’ll rock with it. Obviously major influences come from my home state hero’s like Eminem, Joyner Lucas, Jon Connor, Big Sean, Royce Da 5’9 and one of my favorite artists, Mike Posner. Macklemore has also played a huge role in my lyrical development and story-telling. I could be here all day if I kept the list going so I’ll stop.

Hip-hop is by far the most popular music genre in the world. How do you keep your sound fresh and avoid coming across as derivative?

Great question, it’s one I ask myself before every track I create. I try to be genuinely transparent with every word I write regardless if I think it might sound corny to somebody or I might lose out on a demographic because they don’t reciprocate my feelings on a topic. Staying true to oneself is what it comes down to. All art is replicated; it’s been that way for years. I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I pull inspiration from the artists that inspired and continue to inspire me but I stay true to myself and say what I want to say as well as create a song that has balance both melodically and rhythmically. I just find a way to put a stamp on every track and make it uniquely my own.

What is your songwriting process? Do the rhymes come first, or the music?

I need the music first. I don’t think I’ve ever written one song without hearing the instrumental beforehand. To me, I need to be moved, once I hear the beat it moves me a certain way and then I create off that vibe. I like to hit pockets with my writing, so I need to hear the drums, bass, hi-hats, piano, etc., so I can design a flow around them and take the listener on a ride.

What was the inspiration for your new song “Let It Go?”

I wrote “Let It Go” during a few trips I took to Northern Michigan, or Up North. Being on the go all the time, when I’m up there, nothing matters, I can breathe. I just had one of those moments where I took a step back and thought about life, and how fast it was flying by, how time is fleeting. I almost needed to remind myself to enjoy the small moments and not focus so much on the end game because you never know when your end game is will arrive. It could be today, in two weeks, or 50 years. I’ve had friends die young, and loved ones die old. I’m affected by that, ya’ know. The whole “you never know” phrase is so true. Right now, this very moment is important. Be careful with it. I guess that’s the narrative I was trying to sell.

Where did you get the AMC Matador used in the video?

We got the Matador from a lovely lady by the name of Carol, living in Michigan. I was looking for an old school ride because I’m a very old-fashioned fella. I pay homage to the oldies whenever I can and we were lucky enough to get our hands this one. It’s set to make a few more future appearances.

Since you’re from Michigan, comparisons to Eminem are inevitable. What do you think of the comparison? Is it justified?

In all honesty, Eminem is one of my all-time favorite artists, mainly because of his work-ethic, word-play, emphasis on detail, he’s incredible at that, his story-telling is ridiculous. It’s alien. So no, I’ll never live up to an Eminem, but I’ll definitely live up to a RYN SCOTT, I’m my own artist and our content comes from different worlds, so no, I don’t think you can compare.

What’s next for you musically?

Everything. Everything I’ve worked for is starting to manifest itself thanks to the talented hard-working people I’m surrounded by. Jake Bass has produced all of my music which is about two studio albums worth right now of unreleased material. I want to share my music with the world but I accept the fact that ultimately there is a hand in the sky calling the shots so I will take it as far as that hand reaches out. It’s going to a beautiful thing.

Will you be touring?

That’s the plan. But it starts with the people. Hopefully I can catch their ears with what we’ve been working on and make a trip around the world playing my music. I’m enjoying every day and every accomplishment as it happens. The future starts with today, right now. Manifest it. - Rhyme Junkie - FANSIDED