Isn’t it funny how the world of hip-hop seems to be forever on the brink of a renaissance or an apocalypse? Well, if anyone can navigate through this musical minefield, it’s Gabriel Bras Nevares. A proud son of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel has taken his love for reggaetón and hip-hop and transformed it into a full-fledged career as a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. With a fresh journalism degree in hand from The George Washington University, he jumped right into the fray in the summer of 2022, and let me tell you, he’s been setting the stage ablaze ever since.
Whether he’s dissecting the latest lyrical face-off between giants like Kendrick and Drake or peeling back the layers on the complex saga surrounding Young Thug, Gabriel digs deep—really deep. So deep, in fact, that you might wonder if he’s got a secret map to the heart of hip-hop! His passion extends beyond just words on a page; he’s a concert aficionado who thrives on the electric atmosphere of festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. From poignant think-pieces to captivating interviews with rising stars, his editorial voice is as sharp as it is engaging. Stick around, folks, because you won’t just be reading; you’ll be going on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of music culture with Gabriel at the helm!
About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case.
Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.