Alt/hip hop artist Ryan Oakes enters 2023 blazing with his release of new single and video, the urgent and powerful “DOWN.” The track perfectly encapsulates Oakes’ knack for using rapid fire lyrics as a means of telling his story “Mental health has always been a serious topic in my music,” he shares. “Ever since I can remember I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety. ‘Down’ is a song that encapsulates the anxieties and fears of moving across the country alone to chase my dreams. I think a lot of people underestimate how hard that can be and how many sacrifices are necessary when you’re out there grinding to make your dreams come true. That’s the exact point I tried to get across in ‘Down.’”

Ryan Oakes is a true testament to what hard work, great songs and undeniable talent can build. Recently signed to Position Music, over the past ten years and across over 250 tracks, Ryan has built an empire entirely by himself. Sonically he continues to evolve with punk and rock now seamlessly blending into the rap-driven sound he started with The prolific artist has been played on BBC Radio One and Sirius XM, and has been a mainstay on popular editorial playlists such as Spotify’s Tear Drop, All New Rock, All New Punk, Pop Punk’s Not Dead, The Scene, New Noise, and more.

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