You might not have heard of Todd Faroe yet, but trust me, you’re gonna want to remember that name. This Fort Worth-based artist is stirring up the alt hip-hop scene with a sound that’s hard to pin down – and that’s exactly how he likes it.
Let’s start with the basics. Todd Faroe (yeah, it’s pronounced like “Pharaoh”) has been in the game longer than you’d think. He first got bitten by the hip-hop bug at just 9 years old, watching his big bro’s friends freestyle. By 12, he was scribbling rhymes in his school planner. Talk about starting young!
“I didn’t write my first 16 bar’s until I was twelve, and that was in my school planner!” Faroe recalls with a laugh. It’s easy to imagine a young Todd, trying to look like he’s taking notes while actually cooking up rhymes.
But Faroe isn’t just about the words – he’s got the beats covered too. At 14, he started messing around with FL Studio, laying down the foundations of his signature sound. “I’m pretty sure I still have the first beat I made and first song I ever recorded somewhere on a flash drive,” he says. Anyone else curious to hear those early tracks?
Now, if you’re wondering what Todd Faroe’s music actually sounds like, well… it’s complicated. In the best way possible. Faroe prides himself on his versatility. Need something chill? He’s got you. Want to party? Yep, he can do that too. Feeling introspective? Faroe’s lyrics have got your back.
“Sometimes you just need a different voice, a different perspective on how life is going at the moment. Something that’s real,” Faroe explains. And real is exactly what you get with tracks like “Heavy Crown,” “Smile…,” “Acid,” “Just Fine,” and even his latest “ATTENTION!” Freestyle.
But here’s where it gets really interesting. Faroe’s musical influences? They’re all over the map. We’re talking Outkast, Flying Lotus, Mac Miller, Portishead, Tricky, and even Gorillaz. It’s like a musical potluck, and somehow, Faroe makes it work.
“They’ve all inspired me in some way to not be afraid of thinking outside the box and push my creativity further,” he says. And you can hear it in his music – it’s hip-hop, sure, but with flavors you might not expect.
Right now, Faroe’s cooking up an EP called “Broken Hearts False Starts.” He’s been teasing snippets on social media (when the algorithm plays nice, that is), but the details are still under wraps. All he’ll say is “stay tuned.” Consider us on the edge of our seats, Todd.
What really stands out about Faroe, though, is his commitment to keeping it real. He’s not here to sugarcoat or commercialize. “I hope you know that you are heard!” he emphasizes. In a world of polished pop stars, there’s something refreshing about an artist who’s not afraid to show a little grit.
So, where can you check out Todd Faroe’s music? Take your pick – Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud – he’s everywhere. And he’s pretty confident you’ll find something you like. “You’re going to hear something that resonates with you. Trust me,” Faroe says.
Is Todd Faroe the next big thing in alt hip-hop? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – this Fort Worth artist is one to watch. With his mix of raw talent, eclectic influences, and unwavering authenticity, Faroe’s bringing something fresh to the table. And in today’s music scene, that’s no small feat.
