By: Aithne
From O-Town Grit to Hathian’s Streets – The Sound of AY$3 Has Arrived.
Hathian pulses with a new rhythm. Beyond the familiar echoes of local indie acts, a distinct R&B frequency is emerging, carried across the country by Aysel Rodriguez – known to the music world as AY$3. Hailing from the vibrant, complex streets of Oakland (‘O-Town,‘ as she calls it), she brings a sound shaped by coasts, cities, and raw emotion.
AY$3‘s music resonates with the velvet vocals of icons like Aaliyah and the modern vulnerability of Kehlani, Jhené Aiko, and Muni Long. Yet, her sonic tapestry is woven with tougher threads – the rap of Kendrick Lamar, the East Coast vibes of Joey Bada$$ and Flatbush Zombies, and the fierce energy of Snow Tha Product, Reverie, and GloRilla.
Working with her beatmaker out of New Orleans, AY$3 has just dropped ‘Revenge!‘. It’s an album title that feels almost tailor-made for Hathian, a city where ambition and payback often walk hand-in-hand.
Whatever your preferred genre is, music is alive, breathing, constantly reshaping itself. AY$3 is part of that vital evolution. Don’t just take our word for it – lend her your ear!
Experience the sound yourself at : https://youtu.be/SpQHnDmKz64?si=GXeMpAV88WSgYqdP
