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Independent artist Blake Banks paints a vivid portrait with his latest single “Debbie Downer”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Blake’s thought provoking lyrics showcases his unique ability to blend hip hop and jazz with blues to somehow create a speakeasy/ burlesque type sound that is not only fresh and transformative but uniquely his own.
“I wanted to capture the essence of the small town barfly that plagues the locals.” said Blake Banks. “This song was actually inspired by a true story about a woman who snuck in through the back entrance at a show in Springfield, Missouri while I was on tour with Mickey Avalon in 2023. She made her way to the front of the stage and started doing pushups in bedazzled stripper heels. I’ve met girls like that in every town I’ve been in, and after that night I felt like everyone knew her, or knew a girl just like her, and that’s how ‘Debbie Downer’ came to be.”
This song is accompanied by a drama filled music video that further amplifies the song’s message. Blake’s director and wife, Kiki Banks, takes creative control once again to bring this melody to life, edited by the one and only Liam Walsh. The video was filmed before a performance at the Brass Hall in Marble Falls, Texas owned by rapper Lil Flip. Blake invited fans and locals to arrive early to be apart of the music video in lieu of a traditional “meet and greet”. Premiering on Halloween 2024, the video captures the essence of the track, combining striking visuals with powerful storytelling. It promises to be an engaging experience that complements the song itself, “Debbie Downer”. Click the link above to watch it now on YouTube.
Recently featured in Shaboozey’s “Tipsy (A Bar Song)” Official Music Video, which has been the number one most watched video streaming on YouTube since it’s release in April, Blake Banks has been making a significant impact on the music industry with his underground genre-blending approach and fearless exploration as an unsigned artist navigating through the mainstream music industry. “Debbie Downer” is a testament to his artistry and vision, setting the stage for a new era in music that embraces diversity and authenticity. Composed with the aid of his in house production team The Ambulance Factory with help from Cino Biz. Blake promises to gift us a complete album full of spirited tracks to keep the party going.