Originally coming from Greenville in Michigan, Chris Mickey, now known as B1GHEADCHRIS, has gone from small-town roots to the west coast music scene. With relentless ambition, Chris’s journey from Michigan to the Bay Area, California, was a gruelling cross-country trek that saw him sleeping on the roadside and going without rest.
This journey epitomises his dedication to making a mark not only in the music industry but on the world as a whole. Drawing influences from an array of iconic artists such as Drake, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Future, Chris Brown, Speaker Knockerz, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Juice Wrld, Eminem, and LL Cool J, B1GHEADCHRIS crafts a unique blend of hip hop and R&B that shines with meaningful writing and passion.
First sharing his sound in 2022 with the debut single, “PAINLOCKEDAWAY,” he’s since dropped a plethora of tracks over the last two years while linking with artists such as R3PlayHisMusic, dontay and KatoOnTheTrack along the way. Such a relentless rate of releasing music showcases his endless creativity and determination to share his musical vision with the world. Now he brings us his single titled “When I Don’t Talk So Much,” a powerful exploration of mental health, a subject often shrouded in silence originally released last year.
Produced by Stewart Tuttle who also goes by Darth Vader, the track tackles the internal voices that lead to suicidal ideation and other mental health struggles, voices that are rarely visible to the outside world. This song offers a poignant reminder that everyone carries unseen burdens, and silence often speaks volumes about the battles being fought within.
Opened by soft piano notes and the airy vocalisations of B1GHEADCHRIS, the gentle rattle of drums injects a mellow groove as his leads take flight. Flowing with emotive lines, riding above the delicate piano-driven arrangement, an alternative R&B sound takes hold as his profound lyricism and slick flow combine to craft a truly engaging listening experience.
Driven by the steady snap of the beat and capped by elegant melodic leads, cut with moments of laid back rapped delivery, “When I Don’t Talk So Much” delivers a charming jam that showcases the songwriting talent and performance panache of B1GHEADCHRIS. As he continues to release music at an astonishing rate, we can’t wait to see what this exciting artist has in store next.
Listen to When I Don’t Talk So Much below
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