“Who I Am” - Big Rome
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One thing you can always expect from Big Rome, is raw honesty — the kind that doesn’t just touch the surface but digs down into the bones. His latest EP, Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life (out September 11, 2025), is exactly that: a heavy, unflinching look at the scars we carry, the demons we fight, and the resilience it takes to keep standing. With five tracks stacked tight and a brand-new music video for the lead single Who I Am, this project feels like both a confessional and a statement of intent.
Big Rome has never been one for smoke and mirrors. He’s an award-winning poet, a songwriter, and an artist who’s made his name off translating lived experience into something that resonates way beyond his own story. That pedigree comes through loud and clear here. You can hear the poet’s pen in every line — sharp observations, layered wordplay, but always anchored in emotional truth.
The centerpiece of the EP is Who I Am, a track that’s part autobiography, part declaration. It’s Rome putting himself in front of the world with zero filters: flaws, scars, triumphs, and all. The beat knocks hard, the flow is assertive, and the lyrics are razor-sharp — but what makes it hit is the vulnerability woven through the bravado. Paired with its music video, Who I Am takes on an even bigger weight: a visual reinforcement of Rome’s refusal to let pain or perception define him.
The EP is dark but dynamic. Heavy basslines anchor the tracks, while haunting melodies and subtle atmospheric layers give the project its moody undertones. There’s bounce here, no doubt — songs you could throw on in the car or the gym — but every rhythm comes loaded with intention.
And that’s the tightrope Big Rome walks so well: accessibility without dilution. You nod your head to the beats, but you also catch yourself rewinding bars to unpack what he’s really saying. That dual impact — body and mind — is rare, and it’s what makes this EP stand out.
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For longtime fans, Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life feels like a culmination that draws from all of Rome’s past wins — from his IMEA “Song of the Year” recognition to his placements in TV, film, and gaming. For newcomers, it’s the perfect entry point, a body of work that shows exactly why his name keeps surfacing in outlets like Hip Hop Weekly and Coast 2 Coast.
At its heart, this project isn’t just about pain. It’s about survival. It’s about taking scars and turning them into stories. It’s about turning “mentally disturbed” into “mentally unstoppable.” And that’s the power of Big Rome: he doesn’t just rap, he testifies.
Bottom line? If you’re looking for rap that’s real, raw, and relentlessly replayable, Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life should be next on your playlist. And when you watch the Who I Am video, you’ll understand — Big Rome isn’t just telling his story. He’s carving out his legacy.
“Who I Am” is available now on all major streaming platforms
