Samara Cyn’s “Bad Brain” Is a Lush New Chapter in Her Rising Career

Samara Cyn shares “Bad Brain,” a soulful, genre-blending track about mental battles and clarity.

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Samara Cyn continues her breakout journey with the release of “Bad Brain,” a new single produced by Whit Kane. The track builds a rich, rhythmic landscape around a sample of Thee Sacred Souls’ “Can I Call You Rose?”—merging soul, hip-hop, and reflective lyricism into a captivating blend.

Speaking to the pressures and distractions of life, Samara says, “The song speaks to the battle with the anxieties and distractions of life.” With “Bad Brain,” she channels vulnerability into creativity—offering a mirror to modern emotional life.

Samara is currently on tour with Smino for the Kountry Kousins Tour, where her live performances are turning heads and building buzz. The tour runs through June 22, with a finale in St. Louis.

After The Drive Home was named one of Complex’s Best Albums of 2024, Samara Cyn has become a fixture on “Next Up” lists from Billboard, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube Foundry. With early endorsements from Lauryn Hill, Nas, Doja Cat, and Erykah Badu, she’s already won critical and peer recognition alike.

From viral performances to soul-baring freestyles, Samara Cyn is proving herself a vital voice in hip-hop. “Bad Brain” marks a turning point—a testament to an artist unafraid to explore her own depths while redefining the genre’s emotional range.