
Kanye West’s outrageous 2004 track “The New Workout Plan” introduced us to many things: Tracee Ellis Ross’ comic timing; the idea of parody in rap videos at a time when gangs and rivalries ran amok; and Ye’s outsized production talent. Turns out, we’ve also got Ye to thank for the eclectic and bold musical stylings of Abhi the Nomad, the Indian-origin, Austin-based rapper whose Spotify ratings are off the hook these days. READ MORE…