Blanco Brown Gets Nostalgic On New EP ‘Cedar Walls & Whiskey’
Blanco Brown has released his latest EP, Cedar Walls & Whiskey, the second out of a three-part project.
“Snapshot,” the first single from Cedar Walls & Whiskey, was written by Diane Warren and produced by Brown. The song is a reflection on the special memories we hold of our loved ones and how they bring us back to cherished moments in our lives, providing motivation and hope just when needed. Other tracks on the EP include “You’re Incredible,” a romantic tune about the innate value within us all even when we don’t feel it, “One Day Less,” a love song about not wanting to be on earth without those we love most and “Bad Man,” a take on the slang definition where bad means good.
“Regarding ‘Bad Man’, my brother actually sent me the track and the chorus,” says Brown. “I wanted to make my mentor/friend a part of this record so I sent it to him and he wrote the coolest line ever sang! God’s been blessing me. I’m riding high. He put a lift kit on my life. The pressure was on when I wrote the second verse. ‘Bad Man’ is a bop at an all-time high!” says Blanco.
Brown is celebrating not only his new EP but a second chance at life and a newfound appreciation for everything he does. After the chart-topping viral success of “The Git Up,” which went 11-times Platinum and garnered over one billion streams, everything changed for the artist. A drunk driver hit him head on while riding his motorcycle, breaking multiple bones in his body which required 12 blood transfusions and resuscitation in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Despite the lengthy and challenging rehabilitation process, Brown made a full recovery, relearning fundamental skills like walking and holding a microphone.
He recently aligned with Mothers Against Drunk Driving in a special initiative to raise awareness of the recent increase in crashes caused by impaired drivers, partnering with the Atlanta and Los Angeles chapters.
“It’s hard for me to understand why with all the education and knowledge we have acquired and the options for ride share companies, how we have numbers on the rise,” says Brown. “I have partnered with MADD to help spread the word and continue educating the public. Nobody cares how much you drink or smoke, just don’t drive for the sake of yourself and others.”
