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EDITORIAL PLAYLIST
VEVO
#3 on VEVO Incoming Hip-Hop
Bakes' music video for "Divine Timing" charted at #3 on VEVO's "Incoming Hip-Hop" editorial playlist — placing him alongside the most buzzed-about names in lyrical hip-hop and driving significant streaming growth to global audiences.
2023
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
GQ SOUTH AFRICA
"10 Songs to Sweat To" — Effortless
GQ South Africa featured Bakes in their "10 Songs to Sweat To" playlist, highlighting "Effortless" as one of the top workout and motivational anthems. A global fashion and lifestyle publication spotlighting his music to a premium international audience.
READ ARTICLE →2022
NEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
LORD SEAR
New Artist Spotlight — Bakes
Hip-hop legend Lord Sear featured Bakes in his New Artist Spotlight series, recognizing him as one of the emerging voices in lyrical hip-hop worth watching. A co-sign from one of the most respected names in underground hip-hop broadcasting.
2023
ALL COVERAGE
The Source
June 28, 2022
Bakes: From Lyrical Poet to Versatile Rapper
For San Diego rapper Bakes, hip-hop was always about finding a way to express himself and his wide range of opinions in an introspective and intelligent way. Since launching his rap career right out of his college apartment in the early 2010s, he has stayed true to his craft and art...
READ ARTICLE →Hip Hop Since 1987
September 2, 2022
Bakes Talks About His Lyrical Craft
Growing up in the Bay Area and now based in San Diego, Bakes is an independent artist who has grown and flourished in the West-Coast rap scene. Crafting music focusing on lyrical poetry, Bakes maintains a versatile style that allows him to explore a diverse range of topics...
READ ARTICLE →Out Now Magazine
August 23, 2022
Spotlight Interview With Rising Artist Bakes
Out Now Magazine Spotlight series featuring rising star Bakes for an in-depth interview on his creative process, musical journey from the Bay Area, and his philosophy of divine timing.
READ ARTICLE →Pop Passion Blog
February 14, 2022
Interview: "Divine Timing" by Bakes
"The meaning of Divine Timing is that everything in life happens exactly when it's supposed to. The song itself is about the different synchronicities in life and believing that this is all meant to be. I've been manifesting my dream, and my vision is coming to fruition." — Bakes
READ ARTICLE →Today Influencers
April 19, 2022
Bakes Returns With a New Massive Single "My Opinion"
The new single "My Opinion" from the rising rap star shows viable strength and a pinpoint focus rap. Bakes brings us an East Coast-influenced song that provides critical commentary on the state of modern rap.
L'Officiel Arabia
February 22, 2022
Bakes Merchandise Featured on Luisito Comunica
Bakes' Divine Timing merchandise was featured in L'Officiel Arabia alongside Luisito Comunica — the second most subscribed YouTube channel in Mexico with a massive Spanish-speaking global audience.
READ ARTICLE →Thisis50
February 2022
Bakes Releases Official Video for Single "My Opinion"
Featured on one of hip-hop's most visited platforms, Thisis50 covered the official release of Bakes' music video for "My Opinion," exposing his sound to millions of hip-hop fans globally.
READ ARTICLE →HipHopWeekly
2022
Featured Artist: Bakes
In-depth coverage as an independent artist building an authentic career from the West Coast. HipHopWeekly highlighted Bakes' lyrical approach and his ability to stand out in a crowded industry.
The Hype Magazine
Bakes: Building His Career From the Ground Up
READ ARTICLE →Disrupt Magazine
Bakes Talks About His Entrepreneurial Approach to Music
READ ARTICLE →Mundane Magazine
Bakes Drops New Track 'Changed' and Reveals How He Adjusted His Creative Trajectory
READ ARTICLE →Honk Magazine
Interview with Bakes
READ ARTICLE →Authority Magazine
Beating Burnout: Brandon 'Bakes' Baker on the 5 Things You Should Do
READ ARTICLE →Contrast Magazine
Rapper Bakes Talks Divine Timing and Being Strikingly Different
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