Phoenix rapper Richie Evans releases Highly Favored, a 6-track EP with music ranging from smooth jams to boom-bap rap with production from The Olympicks, Othello Beats, Tariq & Paul Cabbin, TrackPros and Kofi. Featured guests include Los Angeles rappers Jay Rock and Eastside K-Boy along with platinum artists Rick Ross and R&B hit songwriter Vedo. The latter two artists are featured on the Highly Favored new single and music video “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” a track inspired by the classic from Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt.
"I’m excited for this first release under my own imprint The Evans Administration", explains Evans. "I’ve learned so much working closely with entrepreneurs like The Game and Rick Ross. One of the most meaningful songs on the project is "Can’t Knock The Hustle". While recording that song I felt a connection to Jay-Z back when he was hustling and building his own brand and legacy by any means necessary. I want that American Dream and am inspired by the hard work ethic, strong character and hustlers mentality".