After serving six long years, Baton Rouge rapper Maine Musik has finally been released from federal prison. With raw and powerful lyrics, Maine Musik-who goes by the real name Demarcus Davis-is a product of a seven-year sentence in 2018 on weapons charges. After some wild ups and downs through the judicial system later, he’s ready to continue his stint in the music world.
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Maine Musik first made waves in the Baton Rouge rap community with his hit single “Go Crazy” in 2016. This track demonstrated his skill and amassed his following as an artist; raw street life is a concept in which many find solace, even in his songs. The city hadn’t heard his voice since he went to prison. His unique style and the stories he told through music were missed among fans and artists.
The legal problems for the rapper started in 2017 when he was arrested after finding a weapon in his car after an event in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW festival. He was then hit with federal charges, and although things seemed dire, Maine Musik remained optimistic concerning the future. He had been expecting to be let out, and it was reported that he knew his sentence timeline, thereby giving him ample time to engage in personal pre-release planning.
Maine Musik’s style hasWith the dust now settled, Maine Musik is off to dive back into his music career. He also relishes the importance of relating well with his fans and infusing strong lyrics about himself. “I wanna tell my story and them around me,” he said in a recent interview. “Music is my way of expressing what I’ve gone through, what I see around my community.”
Having grown up on the influence of Boosie Badazz and Soulja Slim, two of the most influential figures in the Baton Rouge rap scene, Maine Musik is the city’s latest creative export. In his early releases, like “Aw Mane” and “Came wit the Game,” he showed his battle tone and lyrical competency. He uses that as a base, reaching out for new ways to creatively take things.
This time, Maine Musik eagerly anticipates more music and the opportunity to inspire others facing some of his challenges. “I want to show people it’s possible to overcome obstacles,” he added. “No matter how tough things get, you can always find a way back.”
The release of Maine Musik is about to stir up the Baton Rouge rap community. Fellow artists and fans alike surround him to see what he has next. His story is one of resiliency and the power of music to soothe his pain and keep people connected.
