What do a Bad Bunny concert, a budding hip-hop writer, and the cosmos have in common? Well, if you ask Gabriel Bras Nevares, it’s all about the rhythm of life—both in music and the universe. Born and raised in the vibrant streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel’s journey into the world of hip-hop journalism resonates like a smooth reggaetón beat: fresh, insightful, and deeply connected to his roots. Since joining HotNewHipHop while wrapping up his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University, he’s been peeling back the layers of hip-hop, exploring everything from the genre’s alleged “death” in 2023 to the intricate lyrical duels between heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
As the stars align and the moon waxes its enigmatic glow, Gabriel captures the essence of hip-hop culture, whether he’s dissecting the complexities of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case or delighting us with reviews from festivals such as Rolling Loud Miami. His passion for music is rivaled only by his flair for storytelling, transforming everyday happenings into compelling narratives that pulsate with energy. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch one of his reviews that highlight some of hip-hop’s hidden gems! So, as Venus and Mars dance across the sky, let’s dive into the mind of this astute writer and see what pulsating narratives he has in store for us today.
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.