Be it music, entrepreneurship or collaborations, Resse Raway exudes brilliance in every niche he jumps into, rising as a beacon of inspiration for up-and-coming talents worldwide.
It is always astonishing to learn about all those professionals, who instead of following the roads already trodden by other established names in their industries, choose to walk on unconventional paths and create a unique success story for them, all on their own. These genius minds ensure to choosing creativity, brilliance, authenticity and passion at every step of their path to eventually attain the success they seek. We couldn’t help but notice the rise of one such incredible talent, Resse Raway, the man of the moment in the world of music and who has showcased immense love and dedication to all that he has ever chosen to do in his career thus far.
It won’t be wrong to call Resse Raway, an extraordinary artist, whose passion, ability to continuously innovate and pristine visions have always kept him going. He is a pioneer whose career beautifully blends deep musical roots and love for storytelling and a bold entrepreneurial spirit. With roots embedded in a rich musical family legacy, he has been carving his own path in the world of music and entertainment. For him, music isn’t just his career, but his inheritance. His family’s contributions are legendary, starting with his grandmother, Ethel Gary, whose hits like “You belong to Me” and “So Lonely” (https://youtu.be/AZpNmSF4Ijk?si=ix4egC0HeF9AjhWQ) have remained classics. She was the one, who taught Resse, music intricacies and laid the foundation for his future endeavors.
His grandparents founded AL Records and his great-aunt sang backup for blues icon Bessie Smith. Resse recalls that as an 8-year-old, he met Nas, the hip-hop icon at the old Tower Records on South St. This, along with being onstage with DMX at the TLA, further strengthened his love for music and motivated him to pursue it as a career, later in life. It was Larry Lar, who had the first hip-hop billboard song ever who showed him the ropes on the promotional side of things doing the Rittenhouse Live Music events. Schooly D, the first gangster rapper in the music industry gave him a few gems on the game. He got an original Docu series releasing on his TV Network called “For the Culture” that’s going to spread light on a lot of the hip-hop history. He has worked with so many people over the years in all aspects of the entertainment world and fashion. Today, Resse finds inspiration not just from the incredible history of his family in music, but also from his “Certified Dope” team and High Maintenance family. He recalls how Spike Lee was the first person that showed him that he could independently be in the music industry by giving him his first sync license placement with Netflix on his TV show “She’s Gotta Have It Season 2”.
There is more to Resse Raway than what meets the eye. This incredible man is a man of several talents. His resilience and assertiveness have allowed him to navigate the world of entertainment – be it as a recording artist or a professional in a boardroom. He is an entrepreneur with a vision, who successfully runs HMTV Network (HMLRAW) as an owner. HMTV network is launching a beta version on Roku this month. The sign-up link for HMTV Network is – www.hmtvnetwork.com
HMTV is a television network that aims to revolutionize the entertainment industry in ways more than one. It is scheduled to launch in early 2025 and will be available on platforms like Roku, Apple TV, and Firestick. Besides this, he also owns multiple companies in real estate and finance realms. He feels passionate about the growing field of FinTech, especially about cryptocurrencies.
Resse Raway http://www.hmlraw.com/ aims to be one of the artists and entrepreneurs that thrives on being a creative genius. He sees himself working with other creative geniuses to create new sounds. Some notable producers he would like to collab with is Timbaland, Dr.Dre and Pharrell. Talking about his latest single, “Glory,” featuring Trey Swag, he says it’s more than just a song and is a heartfelt homage to his cousin Kia who unfortunately recently passed away. In contrast, his other single, “Splash,” now streaming is a collaborative effort with Ra Rah the G.H.O.S.T, NP Hozman, Trey Swag, and Billz for the upcoming Certified Dope Project. The music artist and visionary has also released “BOOM” featuring Hollywood Him and teased a few other releases such as “Nasty” and “Tell the Truth. All these singles showcase how versatile of a music artist he is, dabbling into different music genres for each song.
On asking what’s in the making, Resse Raway says he is excited about his mixtape series Man of the Streets Chapter 2: Born Legend, dropping Jan.10th 2025, featuring tracks like “Oh My, Oh My” (hosted by DJ Drama) and “Slide” featuring Jadakiss. In March 2025, he will be releasing a prelude to his first official album titled “Shattered Dreams to a Raw Reality.”
Resse Raway continues to rise and shine as a multifaceted talent.
