It’s easy for a musician to fall back on the generics of a given genre when trying to cover their shortcomings as an artist. It’s far harder, however, to make a distinct niche within an existing sound that an artist can claim as their own. And when it comes to the creation of music in Chattanooga, there are a few names that repeatedly present themselves when discussing the malleability and relevance of the local hip-hop landscape. Among them is Cinematic Tha Nganeer, a musician, and producer whose work has garnered acclaim for both its refusal to adhere to any rote musical styles and for its specificity in channeling his personal influences.
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