Worcester is home to many things: art, businesses and schools. But one thing that is seemingly overlooked is the music scene. Many cities and states have various artists to represent the places they were from and Massachusetts is no exception. People often tend to focus on Boston and the Berklee College of Music, but there are other places in the state that have a phenomenal music scene. There is no better place to explore the state’s music scene than in Worcester, home of multiple colleges, including Clark University.
The first artist to look at is Hmuluca, a Clarkie, and a singer and rapper that specializes in R&B and pop. Hmuluca’s music is joyful. Songs like “Me To You” and “Upside Down” are tracks that I want to highlight. His songs contain introspective lyrics and sensitive vocal choices in the songs. His songs have these deep meanings while being fun and cheerful. His Instagram is @Hmuluca, and you can “hit him up” there. I got the chance to meet him here at Clark, and I hope to collaborate with him in the future.
The next artist to talk about is Masala King, also a Clarkie. He specializes in Hip-Hop and Rap. He initially started his career as a rapper but chose to focus on production. Masala King’s production ranges from simple to complex and his sounds are versatile. I got the chance to form a musical partnership with Masala King, making songs together. I enjoy his instrumentals due to their ability to capture what is popular and make it unique. His beats range from dancehall to trap beats. His diverse sonic palette is something I really enjoy about his artistry. Be on the lookout for some of his beats in the Massachusetts music scene. He is looking for artists to work with and wants to explore new styles. His Instagram is @masalakingg.
Lastly, I want to talk about myself. I chose to spotlight my own music not just for promotion but, as a listener, I wanted to show-off another artist in the Worcester scene. Under the name Joey Red, I make music under Hip/Hop in the Hype/Rage subgenre. As a rapper and singer, I choose to speak about topics ranging from mental health to material possessions. Joey Red is an alter ego of mine I use to express my artistic expression. My motto is “It’s Good To Be Red” which is my mindset about being yourself and pushing the limit on what is possible. Songs like “Moncler Coat” and “Anotha One” are my favorite tracks of mine due to the flow and creative lyrics. My Instagram is @thejoeyred.
I am hoping to continue spotlighting Worcester and Massachusetts artists in the future, so stay tuned. While there are multiple artists that can be spotlighted for their rising careers and creativity that attend Clark, the school’s students are not even the tip of the iceberg on the music that Worcester has to offer. Worcester is a hot spot for musical talent.
