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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 focused on lyrical poetry, Bakes maintains a versatile style that lets him explore a diverse range of topics.

The Source

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, he has stayed true to his craft and art.

Out Now Magazine

Spotlight Interview With Rising Artist Bakes

Out Now Magazine's Spotlight series features Bakes in an in-depth interview on his creative process, his musical journey from the Bay Area, and why music is meant to be felt, not just heard.

L'Officiel Hommes Arabia

The Global Gentleman: Luisito Comunica

Luisito Comunica, one of the most subscribed YouTubers in the world, wore the Bakes Roses Are Divine black long sleeve in his L'Officiel Hommes Arabia editorial, with Bakes credited in the shoot alongside international fashion brands.

Pop Passion Blog

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

Thisis50

Bakes Releases Official Video for "My Opinion"

Thisis50, one of hip-hop's most visited platforms, covered the release of the "My Opinion" music video, putting Bakes in front of millions of hip-hop fans globally.

Contrast Magazine

Rapper Bakes Talks Divine Timing and Being Strikingly Different

Contrast Magazine sat down with Bakes to talk about the making of Divine Timing, standing out in a crowded field, and the mindset behind his independent run.

HipHopWeekly

Meet Bay Area Recording Artist Bakes

HipHopWeekly introduced Bakes as a lyrical rapper with mainstream appeal, focused on positive perspectives and manifesting your dreams: substance and entertainment in the same records.

GQ South Africa

Level Up Your Workouts With These 10 Top Songs to Sweat To

GQ South Africa placed "Effortless" at #9 on its workout playlist, recommending it for time under tension training and putting Bakes alongside Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, and Kaytranada for a premium international audience.

VEVO

"Divine Timing" Charts #3 on Incoming Hip-Hop

The "Divine Timing" music video charted at #3 on VEVO's Incoming Hip-Hop editorial playlist, placing Bakes alongside the most buzzed-about names in lyrical hip-hop.