Hoodtrophy Bino just dropped a heart melting new video for "By Your Side" from his new album HoodTrophy. This emotional track serves as a love letter to his daughter Milliani and his family, showcasing the artist's personal journey and deep family connections as he embarks on a new chapter in his career and life.
The music video for "By Your Side" was filmed in Chicago where Bino received the Community Awareness Award at the Tylerman Social Awareness Film Festival - one of the 61 awards that his documentary HoodTrophy Bino: Breaking the Generational Curse, has received so far in the festival circuit. Even the video shoot became a family affair, with Bino's extended family in attendance including his 86-year-old grandmother, a former Black Panther member, whose presence added a powerful generational dimension to the project.
"By Your Side" stands as a testament to the enduring power of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit. Through his music and visual storytelling, HoodTrophy Bino continues to bridge personal narrative with broader themes of social justice, creating work that is both intimately touching and universally relevant. In a separate but related achievement, Bino's documentary won Best Short Documentary at the Black August Film Festival. This annual event, which began as a prison-based observance, commemorates Black freedom fighters and political prisoners while highlighting Black resistance against racial oppression. The festival's origins can be traced back to 1979 when it was initiated by the Black Guerilla Family in San Quentin State Prison - the same institution where Bino's father is currently serving a life sentence.
Hoodtropy Bino is gearing up to release his second full-length and is currently on a North American tour with Bravo the Bagchaser followed by 19 tour dates with Soulja Boy.
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"I'm not here because I'm the best, I'm here because they tried to break me and they couldn't."
HoodTrophy Bino, born Tadashi Sayres, is a Los Angeles-based rapper whose music tells the story of overcoming hardships and leveling up in life. Raised by a single mother in a large family in Palmdale, California, and later in the tough projects of South Central LA, Bino was heavily influenced by gang life but found a vital outlet in music. His path led him to meet Soulja Boy during a stint in jail, which resulted in Bino signing with Soulja Boy's S.O.D.M.G. label. Despite numerous challenges, Bino has turned his life around and now advocates for youth facing similar struggles, raising awareness about PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Bino's resilience is showcased in his growing discography and the award-winning documentary HoodTrophy Bino: Breaking the Generational Curse, which premiered at SXSW and has received widespread acclaim and awards on the film festival circuit. The documentary offers an authentic look at Bino's life, from overcoming adversity to pursuing his dreams. Bino has opened for major artists like Soulja Boy, Tee Grizzley, Snoop Dogg and many more. His debut album HoodTrophy was released this year as an independent artist and features collaborations with heavy hitters such as Mozzy, Kalan Fr.Fr., and Peso Peso. With his second album set to release this winter and two upcoming tours this Fall with Bravo the Bagchaser and Soulja Boy, HoodTrophy Bino is cementing his place as a prolific rapper and a motivator for his generation.
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