Best known for his time as a co-host on the Joe Budden Podcast and as one half of the wildly popular New Rory & MAL podcast—garnering millions of downloads each week—Rory has quietly been carving out his space in music behind the scenes. Over the past few years, he’s been locked in the studio, carefully curating collaborations for his highly anticipated debut album.
His first foray into music, I Thought It’d Be Different, gave listeners a glimpse of his artistic vision, boasting collaborations with Ari Lennox, James Fauntleroy, Emotional Oranges, Pink $weats, and DRAM. The project has since amassed over 50 million streams, solidifying Rory’s place as a serious creative force.
Now, he offers the first taste of his upcoming debut album with WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY, a hauntingly evocative track featuring rising polymath Leon Thomas. Fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed debut album MUTT, Thomas brings his signature dreamy vocals to the sombre production, layered over ominous chords and dramatic progressions.
With this release, Rory continues to bridge the worlds of podcasting and music, proving that his influence extends far beyond the mic.
