"The Maryland native lived in the Bay Area for three years before recently relocating to Los Angeles. His latest album is an introspective and existential rumination on death and the way we perceive the outcomes of life. His enveloping flow is a sage force on tracks like “Ego Death” (co-produced by alt-rapper JPEGMafia), the standout single “Parallel Timelines” (co-produced by Oakland’s Anthony Ferraro of Toro y Moi and Astronauts, etc.), and album closer “Life’s Too Short” (featuring vocalist Bianca Brown). On the latter, Heno. ponders whether Black people can’t accomplish their dreams because they fear their own mortality before he and Brown sing together: “Life’s too short to be worried about why your life’s too short. Cause time waits for no one.” It’s a nuanced expression that bucks the way death is often presented in hip-hop, and the album is filled with visceral moments like these from Heno." - SF CHRONICLE FOR BEST ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Ego Death (co-prod. JPEGMAFIA)

"Death Ain't That Bad" is a universal conversation Heno. is having to discuss finding comfort within the uncomfortable and how fearing death is irrational because it is the only thing that is promised to us in this life; inspired by Epicurus’s theory. It’s a nuanced expression that bucks the way death is often presented in hip-hop. Heno. believes that coping with the inevitability of death is just a matter of accepting the reality and focusing on what one can control in life. The 14-track record serves as an introspective and existential rumination of death and the way we perceive the outcomes of life. In a world where we have very little control, we do have our ability to control how we both view things.

Life's Too Short (feat. Bianca Brown)

"Death Ain't That Bad is a universal conversation Heno. is having to discuss finding comfort within the uncomfortable and how fearing death is irrational because it is the only thing that is promised to us in this life; inspired by Epicurus’s theory. It’s a nuanced expression that bucks the way death is often presented in hip-hop. Heno. believes that coping with the inevitability of death is just a matter of accepting the reality and focusing on what one can control in life. The 14-track record serves as an introspective and existential rumination of death and the way we perceive the outcomes of life. In a world where we have very little control, we do have our ability to control how we both view things.

(Im)mortal

Existential Crisis (feat. Ahmed Kazmi)

Ashtray Music (feat. KJ Focus)

GAMBIT

As Of Recent

Suffer In Silence

First In The Fam

Fold Proof

Neybors

Neybors (feat. Elujay & J.Robb)

Jansport Freestyle

SIMMER DOWN

SIMMER DOWN (feat. LATASHÁ)

Relief (Solo)

Relief

Relief (feat. FELIX!)

NEW VIDEO RIGHT HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2Dj7IlQHE

Written By Yihenew Belay

Performed By Yihenew Belay, Menlik Zergabachew, And Miguel Antonio Peña

Produced By Mykal Riley

Engineered By Miguel Antonio Peña And Yihenew Belay

Artwork By Efe Abugo

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-cold-nights-lyrics

VIDEO OUT NOW

Cold Nights Ft. Menlik Zergabachew (prod. Mykal Riley) **VIDEO IN DESCRIPTION**

Written And Performed By Yihenew Belay

Produced By R E T R O 1

Engineered By Miguel Antonio Peña And YIhenew Belay

Artwork by Nick Francis (@IamNFrancis)

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-nobody-lyrics

Nobody (Prod. By R E T R O 1)

Written, Performed, And Engineered By Yihenew Belay

Produced By Oracle

Artwork By Nick Francis

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-fall-thru-lyrics

Fall Thru (prod. Oracle)

Video Out Now : https://youtu.be/XLw-L3MIaj0

Written By Yihenew Belay

Performed By Yihenew Belay (vocals), Rick Chambers (Sax), And Quantae Johnson (Guitar)

Produced By NewDerseyBeats

Engineered By Tomas Salcedo And Wesley Ruiz

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-only-one-lyrics

Only One (prod. NewDerseyBeats)VIDEO IN DESCRIPTION!!!

Written And Perfomed By Yihenew Belay

Produced By False Ego

Engineered By Marcus Anderson And Yihenew Belay

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-damn-thing-lyrics

Damn Thing (prod. False Ego)

Written By Yihenew Belay

Performed By Yihenew Belay And Bianca Brown

Produced By Kazmi

Engineered By Tomas Salcedo And Marcus Anderson

LYRICS : http://genius.com/Why-fi-aint-none-lyrics

Ain't None Ft. Bianca Brown (prod. Kazmi)

Written And Produced By Yihenew Belay

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmrc8tZnoP4
VEVO Link : https://www.vevo.com/watch/heno/stuck-in-my-ways/QZ5FN1868648

Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/PK5Uib?i=1220254237
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/track/1F0n3nF2Ie28ljuwU9qkpb
Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/72080094
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/T67nkwnljnelmmijfaubhfo27mq?t=Stuck_in_My_Ways_-_Why_Fi

Stuck In My Ways

VIDEO OUT NOW!!!

Stuck In My Ways (Prod. By Heno.) NEW VIDEO OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS!!

Heno. releases his latest self produced single "Rick James" featuring Matt McGhee. Will be available on all platforms by the weekend. 
Sounds In My Head OSTW. We Back

Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3KzvFNeWA0

NEW VIDEO HERE!!!!

Rick James (feat. Matt McGhee)(lyric video in description)

Heno. releases his highly anticipated EP entitled #SumnSlight

Written, Produced and Performed by Heno. (unless specified)
Mixed and Mastered by Svnti (unless specified)
Executive Produced by Nick Francis

Asential 2019
Picture of a Fish

sumn slight ep

No Mans Land

Heno. releases his highly anticipated EP entitled #SumnSlight

Written, Produced and Performed by Heno. 
Featuring Ciscero
Co-Production from Wax Roof
Mixed and Mastered by Heno.
Executive Produced by Nick Francis

Asential 2019
Picture of a Fish

Coffee (feat. Ciscero & Wax Roof)

Heno. is back with his new single "I.D.C.A.S." 

Available on ALL Platforms - https://ffm.to/idcas

Lyric Video -https://youtu.be/KlTyi4JiBfY

Written & Performed by Heno.
Produced by Heno.
Additional Production by Tony Ferraro of Toro y Moi (@tonysimage)
Mixed & Mastered by Jose Soberanes (@Soberseas)
Cover by Tara Morris (@taramoves)

Watch Lyric Video!

I.D.C.A.S. (I Don't Care About S***)

BLACKSTARRR is about fearing death being irrational because it’s the only thing that’s promised to us; based on the philosophy of Epicurus. We tend to have a negative perception of death; being an uncomfortable topic to talk about (in some cases taboo). Although I pull from my story as context for why I think the way that I do, this song (and album) aren’t really about me;  I just want to have a bigger conversation about how we view and perceive things that make us uncomfortable and find comfort within that. Just because death is inevitable and the only thing promised to us doesn’t mean that we have to loathe or be afraid of it. It hinders our quality of life when we do.

written, produced & arranged by Heno.
additional production by Anthony Ferraro
mixed & mastered by Jose Soberanes
artwork by Obi Igbo

VIDEO LINK HERE - https://youtu.be/0kdyJuVot08

WATCH VIDEO

BLACKSTARRR

"Parallel Timelines" is an introspective record about reimagining what life would look like in different scenarios. Reimagining a life where racism & systemic oppression weren’t a thing.. Or if certain people who’ve passed were still around to receive their flowers. This record is the second single on Heno.'s forthcoming album, Death Ain't That Bad, set to drop on March 19th, which is a whole is a universal conversation about the power of our perception & finding comfort within the uncomfortable.

NEW LYRIC VIDEO HERE

Parallel Timelines [feat. Kuya]

HENO. is the unapologetic nomad whose journey of self-actualization has led to his breaking of musical boundaries with an electrifying new sound he calls  ‘alternative soul’. His pioneering sound blends his love for Hip-Hop with Motown/Soul influences, R&B, Alternative, and Experimental music, together in a way that allows his fans to take a dive into his world. The first generation Ethiopian American’s love and passion for music began in Takoma Park, Maryland where he was born and raised. Growing up, music wasn’t necessarily something that was encouraged by his family which led to HENO. spending large amounts of time both listening and studying music theory on his own. It was his love of music that liberated him from the destructive path that so many of his peers around him chose to walk on. Being viewed as an outcast for not following in the footsteps of so many within his community, these early experiences allowed HENO. to embrace being different and become comfortable veering from the norm. These foundational values HENO. learned as a youth would hold to be critical in helping craft his sonic universe and maintaining stoicism within the chaotic world around him. 

www.mynameisheno.com

Booking & Inquiries: henomgmt@gmail.com

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