Samara Cyn drops “Bad Brain,” a textured, genre-blending track, while touring with Smino.
Rising hip-hop star Samara Cyn has released her latest single “Bad Brain,” a powerful and genre-blending track produced by longtime collaborator Whit Kane. Known for her immersive, emotionally resonant sound, Samara delivers a soulful and atmospheric experience that samples Thee Sacred Souls’ beloved “Can I Call You Rose?”—crafting a deeply personal reflection on anxiety and distraction.
“Bad Brain” arrives as Samara supports Smino on his nationwide Kountry Kousins Tour, a run that kicked off April 23 in Vancouver and wraps June 22 in St. Louis. Personally selected by Smino, the tour marks a major milestone for the artist, who continues to captivate live audiences across North America.
Samara says the track speaks to “the battle with the anxieties and distractions of life,” inviting listeners into her mental landscape with vulnerability and creative clarity. The result is a lush sonic world—equal parts dreamlike and grounded in emotional truth. 
Her debut project The Drive Home earned a spot on Complex’s Best Albums of 2024 and praise from Rolling Stone, GENIUS, VIBE, UPROXX, and Pigeons & Planes. She’s topped “Best New Artist” lists from YouTube’s Foundry, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Billboard, and garnered co-signs from Nas, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, and Erykah Badu.
From viral COLORS performances to explosive tracks like “Katana” and the “massa freestyle,” Samara Cyn continues to define a new standard in hip-hop. “Bad Brain” is the latest proof—an introspective yet electric release from one of the genre’s most compelling new voices.
