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MILLENNIALS in Music : Rhino the Neurosurgeon

MADE By India McMiller
While most of us millennials may be blasting our headphones with the likes of Drake or Chance the Rapper , consider taking the time out to press pause and check out a local artist on the scene who is ready to make his mark in the music world . Sharing his unique sound with the generation , Chicago native Ryan Anderson , known best by his stage name Rhino the Neurosurgeon , provides fresh , intriguing melodies and lyrics with his debut album Gene Therapy , out now . The album is sure to inspire listeners to take a step back and seek deeper meaning within the music . The album boasts an overall atmospheric , chill vibe , accompanied by smooth bass and Anderson ’ s thought-provoking lyrics . MADE recently had the opportunity to get a first listen of the rapper ’ s work and chat with him to discuss Gene Therapy , what it ’ s like being in the industry , and how he created that unique stage name .
MADE : When did you develop a passion for music ?
Rhino the Neurosurgeon : I ’ ve always had a love for music . I never knew where to start . I always used to write poetry and songs , a lot of different things . But I guess it grew when others heard my music and they told me I was natural at it . I was always kind of curious about it . So I went and ventured towards it and I just had a passion for it . It gave me a voice .
MADE : When did you begin creating your own music ?
RTN : It actually started when I was in college . I took a sound design class . I got to use a Grammy award-winning engineer / mixer , and I guess he noticed that I love music , I love the approach , and he actually taught me how to use pro tools . And ever since then , everyday I was in the studio .
MADE : That ’ s such a big step to put yourself out there as a solo artist and really commit to that .
RTN : It really is . I never thought that I ’ d get to the places I ’ ve actually gotten . I ’ ve always started somewhere and I ’ ve performed at the House of Blues , Double Door , etc . so the music has been coming along well . It ’ s actually pretty scary .
MADE : What ’ s scary about it ?
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