Inside ‘Rain’: The New Release from Brock Edwards & Brook Gee Records (Exclusive Interview)

‘Rain,’ a killer new deep house cut released by Brock Edwards, blends gospel music elements with classic deep grooves seamlessly. Brock Edwards draws from a rich musical background and personal experiences to create a soulful and modern piece. 

Inspired by family, Edwards’ connection to gospel music is crucial in creating ‘Rain.’ This influence is clear in the track’s soulful and uplifting vibe, which aims to inspire listeners. By incorporating vocals and melodies that reflect these roots, ‘Rain’ becomes a personal and moving piece in the artist’s collection.

We caught up with the artist following his latest release on Brook Gee Records to ask him about the influences behind the track, where he’s going as an artist, and how to maintain a balance of classic and forward-thinking elements in a genre as cemented in the industry as deep house. 

1 – Can you share the inspiration behind your latest track, “Rain,” and its significance to you?

I grew up listening to a lot of Gospel music because of my family, so when I decided to sample a family member, it was a no-brainer that I would be making something soulful and uplifting.

2 – How do you balance the traditional elements of deep house with innovative sounds in your music?

I think with the kind of music I’m interested in it’s relatively easy. That 90’s NYC sound always comes back around. UKG/Garage House/ and Deep Sounds are very much so alive and well in 2024 in no small part due to guys like Todd Edwards, MK, and Marc Cotterell who continue to advocate for artists and push the genre forward in a way we all respect.

3 – You’ve mentioned the importance of energy in your work. How did you infuse this element into “Rain”?

I was very mindful of my choice of vocals, piano, and melodic elements aiming to have this record be as soulful and uplifting as possible. In my mind, this record became the soundtrack to a few different challenges my family and I had been experiencing over the course of the last year so it was easy to stay on the task with a clear direction of what kind of energy I wanted infused with it. 

My mother recently beat breast cancer and I sampled a voice note she sent me on the break and I think that set the tone and helped me finish the record.

4 – With the increasing popularity of Deep House within the industry, where do you see tracks like this fitting into the modern sound of the genre?

I’ve seen an increase in representation in the media even having a friend’s song featured on a popular show on Netflix and I hope the genre continues to grow and provide opportunities for artists. With all the changes to how we consume music, we have far more say in what sounds we love getting shine so the sky is the limit for the sound we are pushing.

5 – How do you maintain a connection with your audience, especially with new releases like this?

I’ve been really lucky to connect with stakeholders in the garage house scene who have helped me share my music with underground such Steve Seck and Twisty so that’s been incredibly helpful. But I think the way I’ve done that the best is just by remaining accessible. I’ve been blessed with being able to connect with people all over the world on social media through music and various record labels.