In this first half of a two-part episode, Murs speaks with Oswin Benjamin, an emerging artist with deep roots in the church and a unique journey into the world of hip-hop. Recorded at the beautiful National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, the episode highlights the intersection of community, culture, and come up.
Oswin shares his experiences growing up in Brooklyn and the challenges he faced transitioning to life upstate. He recounts his early days in music, from singing in church competitions to initially discovering rap solely through Christian artists. He opens up about his creative process, the significance of mentorship, and how he found his voice in a genre that initially felt foreign.
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