Press & Awards
Official Selections & Recognition
- 🏆Europe Music Video Awards 2026 — Honorable Mention
- 🎬 Indie Short Fest 2026 — Official Selection
- 🎬Berlin Music Video Awards 2026 — Bronze Selection
- 🎬Porto Music Video Festival 2026 — Official Selection
Featured Interviews
Featured on Plastic Magazine — “INTERVIEW: Cinematic Hip Hop from SoReal”
“Songs can become chapters, scenes and emotional landmarks inside something larger.”
Plastic Magazine describes SoReal’s Through My Eyes series as an interconnected cinematic universe where music, imagery, and emotional storytelling operate together to create immersive narrative experiences.
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Plastic Magazine — “INTERVIEW: Cinematic Hip Hop from SoReal
Featured on Music Arena GH — “INTERVIEW: SoReal”
“Every act in the Through My Eyes series represents a different emotional and psychological stage of the main character’s journey.”
Music Arena GH explored the creative vision behind the SoReal Cinematic MusicVerse, highlighting the emotional duality between the Muse and the Temptress, the cinematic structure of Through My Eyes, and the long-term storytelling direction behind Black Crescent Records.
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Music Arena GH — “INTERVIEW: SoReal”
One on One w/ Krazy at Stovetop Podcast:
Watch interview: Stovetop Podcast — Interview with SoReal
Editorial Reviews & Features
Featured on Illustrate Magazine — “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” Review
“Rather than chasing quick hooks or disposable trends, SoReal leans fully into atmosphere, storytelling, and emotional immersion.”
Illustrate Magazine describes “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” as a cinematic and emotionally immersive hip-hop release that unfolds like a psychological film soundtrack, blending vulnerability, atmosphere, and introspective storytelling.
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Illustrate Magazine — “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” Review
Featured on KIMU — “SoReal blends cinematic storytelling, conscious rap, and emotional duality on Glass Hearts – Act II”
“He paints such a vivid picture with his words, perfect for a sync placement in a TV show like Euphoria on HBO.”
KIMU praised “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” for its emotional vulnerability, poetic storytelling, and cinematic atmosphere, describing the release as immersive hip-hop built around emotional realism and visual narrative.
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KIMU — “SoReal blends cinematic storytelling, conscious rap, and emotional duality on Glass Hearts – Act II”
Featured on Music Earshot — “SoReal Expands Emotional Storytelling and Inner Conflict on the Single ‘Glass Hearts (ACT II)’”
“SoReal is constructing an interconnected cinematic universe through his ongoing series Through My Eyes.”
Music Earshot highlighted “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” for its emotional depth, atmospheric production, and cinematic storytelling, describing the project as immersive hip-hop built around introspection, vulnerability, and conceptual continuity.
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Music Earshot — “SoReal Expands Emotional Storytelling and Inner Conflict on the Single ‘Glass Hearts (ACT II)’”
Featured on Folded Waffle — “Artist Spotlight: SoReal from Florida”
“Through emotionally immersive storytelling and cinematic visuals, SoReal is building a unique lane within modern hip-hop.”
Folded Waffle spotlighted SoReal’s artistic vision, cinematic direction, and long-term storytelling approach through the Through My Eyes universe and Black Crescent Records.
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“Artist Spotlight: SoReal from Florida”
Featured on Cheers To The Vikings — “SoReal – Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Cheers To The Vikings highlighted “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” for its emotional depth, cinematic atmosphere, and introspective storytelling approach.
The feature emphasized SoReal’s commitment to conceptual hip-hop and immersive narrative-driven music experiences.
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Cheers To The Vikings — “SoReal – Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Featured on Mesmerized Mag — “Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Mesmerized Mag featured “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” as part of its editorial music coverage, highlighting the project’s immersive atmosphere, storytelling approach, and cinematic emotional direction.
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Mesmerized Mag — “Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Featured on FVMusicBlog — “Hot Picks 11/5/26 Part One – The Best New Releases”
“Glass Hearts (ACT II) is a single that will stand the test of time.”
FVMusicBlog included SoReal in its curated Hot Picks feature, praising the release’s charismatic performances, engaging lyrics, and rich production.
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FVMusicBlog — “Hot Picks 11/5/26 Part One – The Best New Releases”
Featured on WavMax – “Glass Hearts (ACT II)
SoReal is featured on WavMax for his cinematic hip-hop release, highlighting his narrative-driven sound and artistic direction.
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SoReal Keeps It True To His Artistry – WavMax
Music Buzz Online featured “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” as part of its independent music coverage, highlighting the project’s cinematic atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and immersive production style.
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Music Buzz Online — “Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Underrated Music Display of Glass Hearts:
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Underrated YouTube — “SoReal – Glass Hearts (ACT II)”
Hip-Hop & Discovery Features
Featured on Hip Hop Bops — “This Week’s Hip Hop Bops”
“Glass Hearts (ACT II)” was included in Hip Hop Bops’ curated weekly hip-hop selections, recognizing the track’s cinematic production, emotional lyricism, and immersive atmosphere.
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Hip Hop Bops — “This Week’s Hip Hop Bops”
Featured on InspotMusic – Discover New Music Edition 256
SoReal’s “Glass Hearts (ACT II)” was selected as part of InspotMusic’s curated new music discovery series, showcasing emerging artists across global audiences.
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InspotMusic – Discover New Music Edition 256