On his debut release, Donnie Raven triumphs over the pain and demons of his past to share his incredible writing talents. His approach to lyricism blends witty wordplay with sharp narration to deliver bars in a style and voice all his own. There’s a cool, calm confidence to the Denver rapper’s demeanor on the mic, and it helps make his first project, the 'Livelihood' EP, one of the year’s best.

Despite being a freestyle champ in his high school years, Donnie admits to never really finding his voice until recently. Even when he was recording in 2011-12, he wasn’t in love with what he was creating. “My sobriety is what made the difference between those raps and what you’re hearing now,” he explains. “The lyrics now are more in-depth and focused on a single story line.”

His ability to get sober has provided a clarity to his artistic process while greatly changing his life for the better. “It was either get sober and be the person God intended me to be or die,” Donnie adds. “There was really no other alternative.”

You also get the impression there was no other alternative than being an artist, because there is something so natural and organic about his work. This is especially true when he goes verse for verse alongside underground king Elzhi, who appears on the Nottz-produced lead single “Rainin’.” The two emcees deliver bars full of tack-sharp wordplay over the upbeat production, and the hits continue across Livelihood.

The two other Nottz-produced tracks, “Vapor Trail” and “Vibin’,” further display Donnie’s impressive lyrical strengths and range. Both also have their own music videos, and it’s “Vapor Trail” that reveals the dark and morally corrupt sides of addiction. It’s a stark look at the different ways we as humans can become users, and it further drives home the track’s message.

It’s not all doom and gloom, though, as Donnie points to the light at the end of the tunnel on another standout, “#100.” This personal and motivational cut further demonstrates his talents as a lyricist while making it clear that there is hope for us all. It’s a refreshing message, and one the world certainly needs right now.

Donnie’s 'Livelihood' EP becomes available through all digital retailers and streaming platforms on Thursday, Sept 27!

Tracklist: 
01. Vapor Trail (prod. by Nottz)
02. Rainin’ (feat. Elzhi) [prod. by Nottz]
03. #100 (prod. by Eddy Mugre)
04. Mack Out Money (prod. by DLZMKSBTS)
05. Dirt (prod. by Eddy Mugre)
06. Vibin’ (prod. by Nottz) 

Follow Donnie Raven Online: 
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnieraven_
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnieraven_
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/donnieraven
• Website: http://www.donnieraven.com

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Donnie Raven - Livelihood (Promo Singles)

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Denver rapper Donnie Raven makes his debut in a major way with “Rainin’,” a straight-up lyrical showcase featuring a guest verse from wordplay assassin Elzhi, with production supplied by your favorite producer’s favorite producer…Nottz Raw!

It may be his first single ever—and it stems from his upcoming 'Livelihood' EP—but Raven sounds as put-together and confident as someone who’s been doing this for years. That could be because he cut his teeth as a freestyle champion in his high school years. And even though he’s moved on to fully structured, carefully crafted songs, he hasn’t lost the clever wordplay that permeated his come-up.

It’s only fitting, then, that his debut track is an exercise in top-tier wordplay alongside a master of the form. Raven and Elzhi trade verses that are brimming with quotables like “Raising the bar like it’s my only daughter” and “I’m flyer than aeronautical engineering.” But the track is actually grounded by feelings of inspiration and hope, thanks in part to Shyne The Goddess’ powerful hook and Nottz’s crunchy, uplifting production. 

“Rainin’” is a powerful cut, and it signifies a bright future for Donnie Raven. The single is available now for stream and download through all major DSPs, and can be purchased for Instant Grat off the iTunes’ pre-order of for 'Livelihood.' The six track EP, which is primarily produced by Nottz, is set to drop Thursday, Sept 27.

Tracklist: 
01. Vapor Trail (prod. by Nottz)
02. Rainin’ (feat. Elzhi) [prod. by Nottz]
03. #100 (prod. by Eddy Mugre)
04. Mack Out Money (prod. by DLZMKSBTS)
05. Dirt (prod. by Eddy Mugre)
06. Vibin’ (prod. by Nottz) 

Twitter: 
• Donnie Raven: https://twitter.com/donnieraven_
• Elzhi: https://twitter.com/ELZHI
• Nottz: https://twitter.com/NottzRaw

Follow Donnie Raven Online: 
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnieraven_
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/donnieraven
• Website: http://www.donnieraven.com

Livelihood

Rainin' (feat. Elzhi) [prod. by Nottz]

• VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FRn9O3d9TQA 
• Pre-Order 'Livelihood' (EP): http://smarturl.it/LivelihoodEP

Just a week after Donnie Raven released his soulful debut single, “Rainin’” featuring Elzhih, the Denver-based upstart emcee has returned with “Vibin’,” a feel-good anthem boasting stellar production from one of the best to ever do it, Nottz Raw.

 While the track as a whole sits on the upbeat side of the emotional spectrum, there are moments of reality that provide a certain heaviness to the affair. Bars like “We all copin’ with life on life’s terms” are particularly potent and evident of the message on here.

These sentiments stem from Raven’s struggles with substance abuse, though he was able to turn tragedy into triumph by reaching and maintaining sobriety. 

Head over to the digital retailer or streaming outlet of your choice to support. “Vibin’” which is also available for Instant Grat purchase off the iTunes’ pre-order for his debut EP, ‘Livelihood.’ The six track EP, which is primarily produced by Nottz, is set to drop Thursday, Sept 27.

Vibin' (prod. by Nottz) *Video Link in Description!

• VIDEO📽 https://youtu.be/Bw6FnyO6hX8
• Livelihood’ EP🔊 http://smarturl.it/LivelihoodEP

Denver’s Donnie Raven reveals the dark and morally corrupt sides of addiction on “Vapor Trails,” the third Nottz-produced single taken from his debut EP, ‘Livelihood.’ The visuals divulge a stark look at the moment of Donnie’s tipping point, which saved him from going over the edge, and lead him towards his path of sobriety. 

Donnie’s Livelihood EP is available now through all digital retailers and streaming platforms! Click here for more details☛ http://bit.ly/LivelihoodPressRelease 

Credits:
• Artist: Donnie Raven
• Title: Vapor Trail
• Produced by: Nottz
• Directed by: Phil Abrams
• Release: Livelihood (EP)
• Label: Diamond Media 360
• Release Date: Sept 27, 2018

Follow Donnie Raven Online: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnieraven_
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnieraven_
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/donnieraven
• Website: http://www.donnieraven.com

Vapor Trail (prod. by Nottz) *Video Link in Description!

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