“Better Off” by Shelton R. Jackson III, popularly known by his stage name BankRoll SHELL, has got all the elements that one desires to hear from a standard hip-hop / rap songs. You can hear the singer’s vocals backed with drum claps, synth, and bass. But what makes the song stand out from the rest is the way in which the elements mesh together. If you love listening to hip-hop or genres, then this will definitely come to your notice how the drum clap soars over and how different the bass sounds.
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All these elements have been put together into a song package of three minutes long. “Better Off” grips you with the waves of raw emotion. The song was released last year in December 2020.
The artist’s inspiration for the video was the passing of his closest friend Boog whose life was cut short about a year ago. “Having an opportunity to express the mindset of moving forward as I was experiencing a great loss, ‘Your music is fire, never give up!’ “ “That was some of his last words to me.” BankrollShell
About the Artist
Shelton R. Jackson III, aka BankrollShell, was born in Sasebo, Japan, but raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Displaying his creative ability as early on as eight years old, the artist found comfort and solace in expressing himself through writing. His writing led to the pathway and birth of his debut singles “Cross Roads,” “My Turn” and “Smoke.” He followed up the success of his single releases with the E.P Blitz’d Emotions, released on June 14th, 2020. The singles and E.P were met with critical and fan acclaim. Hip Hop Weekly has described the artist and his music as something “that will positively inspire a generation to the next level of music.”
BankrollShell is contributing to the voice of a generation. The raw emotion in his lyrics spark inspiration and healing. He hopes that his music helps to not only give this generation something to say but a way of being heard. Currently, he is preparing a follow-up video and anticipating a return to performing.