Rising emo-rap sensation Gabby Durden releases her debut single, “ribcage (awakening),” along with its accompanying music video. You can listen to the single and watch the video here.

“This track was born of necessity. A search for relief from grief spurred a journey of self-exploration…bearing my ‘ribcage’ to discover who I am at my core. A version of me I’m still getting to know.” – Gabby Durden

“ribcage (awakening)” is a moving anthem for anyone who has ever felt powerless in the face of tragedy. Gabby Durden’s debut single is a testament to the power of music in overcoming grief. With raw lyrics and a unique emo-rap style, Durden takes listeners on a journey through her own heartbreak after losing her mother to suicide. Durden rips into the chorus, finding her soul again, “Awakening/Keeps me from breaking/Offer my heart to be born anew/Throwing my ribcage into full view.”

Throughout “ribcage (awakening),” Gabby transforms her pain into powerful melodies and impressive rap flows to create an incredible sound that combines the aggressiveness and passion of hip-hop/rap with a stunning vocal performance and poetic lyrics.

The music video truly lives in harmony with the single, and brings the full version to life. Durden shares, “As someone with a varied background when it comes to creative expression–I’ve done some tv and film stuff–I felt very in my element. This surprised me a little because even after all the preproduction work, I was still unsure of what to expect on set, this being my first music video and all. But as soon as we arrived, the nerves washed away. I felt locked in. We had some amazing talents working on this project, and it was exhilarating to pitch my vision and watch it grow. I really wanted the visuals to be additive to how listeners experience ‘ribcage.’ And I think we hit that.”