If you took the topography of Tennessee and rendered it as rhythm, it might resemble the music of Shi Eubank. The singer, songwriter, and producer leans into the vast peaks and valleys of old school country storytelling only to pick up the pace with a confident hip-hop cadence punctuated by street savvy and rock ‘n’ roll spirit. At the same time, he instantly captivates with novel-worthy narration and the kinds of hooks that arenas are made for. The story starts in Memphis where Shi “grew up dirt poor” in a neighborhood made famous by Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. As a kid, he gravitated towards a wide variety of genres. Dad introduced him to Southern Rock staples such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, while mom played the likes of Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, and John Denver. Simultaneously, he discovered old school hip-hop a la Three 6 Mafia, A Tribe Called Quest, and OutKast in addition to Nirvana, Incubus, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. A turbulent youth brought him to the mountains of East Tennessee in order to “keep out of any more trouble.” By 2017, he found his way to Nashville where he planted roots. By day, he paid the bills as an entrepreneur, launching several successful companies. However, music called to him louder than ever during this time. He cooked up songs out of his home studio, pulling all-nighters with a bevy of close collaborators. Developing a distinct sonic identity, they channeled tried-and-true country songcraft spiked with rock attitude and rap beat-craft. Now, he introduces himself and his signature style with a series of independent singles in 2025 and much more to come.
