David Morris releases new album

Hailing from Charleston is West Virginia, David Morris isn’t your typical country artist. A genre-blurring virtuoso, he weaves country, hip hop, pop and rock into a unique form of musical expression. Since his debut single “Settle Down” in 2017, he’s been on a creative rollercoaster, delivering a plethora of singles, EPs and two full-length records, notably Red, White & American Blues in 2020 and Hometown Heartbreak released last year.

Amidst his extensive Heartbreak Hometown tour, David Morris has experienced a triumphant year, signing with Virgin Music Group, securing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and gracing the stage at CMA Fest 2023. His tour lineup includes supporting acts for Russell Dickerson, Jelly Roll, Kidd G and others.

Now he brings us his latest release with his brand new third album titled Bored In The USA, his most ambitious release to date featuring 16 tracks. Opened by “Prettiest Thing,” the album immediately pulls you into his charming country hip hop world with delicate guitar plucks, elegant violin leads and David’s rich vocal leads threading heartfelt lyricism. As the pounding beat kicks in, the full scope of his crossover sound takes hold in dazzling fashion. His slick rap style flows dance over the bass-heavy beats as the country instrumentation provides an alluring backing for his compelling voice.

Title track “Bored In The USA” starts with a stripped back aesthetic of moody instrumental plucks as David’s fiery vocals punch above. With the snapping beat, a brooding alternative hip hop anthem emerges driven by infectious rhythm and capped by powerful vocal delivery.

“Someday You Will” offers the perfect showcase of David’s catchy songwriting with a pop-focused sound that sees the artist weave memorable vocal leads over an arrangement that builds from clean guitar notes to the crunchy fuzz of distorted chords, before the song erupts into an epic chorus of pop rock energy.

Other highlights on the record include songs like previously released single “Dutton Ranch Freestyle” with its bold trap-style backdrop of intense beat and bass textures as David lays down razor-sharp flow above. “Carrying Your Love” reveals the tender side of David’s sonic vision with a graceful country pop outing tinged with subtle alternative R&B stylings.

The album closes with “Stuck In My Hometown,” a superb finale that perfectly distils his original fusion of country instrumentation, hip hop beats and dynamic vocals that flicker between rapped verses and engaging melodic choruses. With heartbreaking lyrics that recount the all too familiar story of addiction and tragedy, it provides an incredible conclusion to his sensational new album.

Listen to Bored In The USA below