Daily Bread, also known as Rhett Whatley, began producing beats out of his bedroom using an MPC and vast record collection in 2014. Philos Records later signed him for his unique combination of electro-soul and hip hop-influenced music.
This year, the beatsmith expanded his sound further while performing at Colorado’s Sonic Bloom Festival and is now taking his show on tour.
Rhett Whatley aka Daily Bread represents Atlanta proudly with his dynamic sonic vision that blends soulful sounds with hip-hop hooks and bass-driven flare into one coherent sound. A Philos Records resident known for experimenting with instruments and an avid interest in record collecting have helped propel Daily Bread’s career to new heights; with merchandise selling out in minutes and vinyl being resold for hundreds of dollars back on the secondary market reselling services; his supporter base eagerly anticipating his next move, his flame won’t die down just yet.
As Invisible CInema becomes tangible, each copy of this two-LP release has been carefully hand pressed onto 180 gram vinyl records and packaged within an eye-catching gatefold jacket designed by Garret Meyer (Artifakts). Each record also comes equipped with one of three variations on Invisible CInema’s 13 tracks – as a bonus!
Philos Records resident Daily Bread is always coming up with inventive new ways to give soul-stirring music a signature punch. Beginning his betaking from his bedroom in 2014 equipped with an MPC, massive record collection, and experience in jazz guitar playing; his penchant for experimentation with instruments and dedication to record collecting help his beatsmith rise to new heights, seamlessly fusing nostalgic soulful melodies, gritty hip-hop hooks, and bass-driven flair into one coherent sound.
With merchandise selling out within minutes and vinyl fetching hundreds of dollars at secondhand sales outlets, and an ever-expanding fanbase looking forward to his next move, Daily Bread’s production talent remains undiminished. Stay tuned for tour dates where he joins fellow artists Artifakts and Derlee; plus major festival appearances this year such as Imagine, Sweetwater 420 and Electric Forest!
Daily Bread is the musical vision of Philos Records artist Rhett Whatley, known for bringing an old-school vibe into contemporary music with his sound of Daily Bread. Starting off in his bedroom using an MPC and an extensive record collection he gained recognition on the music scene with electro-soul and hip hop tracks which soon went viral.
Since then, he’s traveled the country touring with artists like Pretty Lights, GRiZ and The Floozies, appearing at festivals like Hulaween, Imagine and Sweetwater 420 Fest. Additionally, this producer continues to spread relaxed festival vibes; recently releasing a track with LA rapper Murs.
Daily Bread has established himself as an integral figure in the music industry thanks to his new-age take on retro sounds, making him a go-to artist for modern fans of retro sounds. His latest LP Invisible Cinema displays his mastery of funky basslines and melodic hooks; collaborations include Late Night Radio and Artifakts on this groundbreaking release.
Daily Bread – the Atlanta-based sonic identity of Rhett Whatley – continues to generate new ideas to add soul-stirring sounds with a distinct edge. Beginning his Philos Records journey from his bedroom in 2014 armed with an MPC, massive record collection and background in jazz guitar; through experimentation with instruments and an intense affinity for crate digging he refined his sound further and developed an aural narrative which blends nostalgic soulful melodies, gritty hip-hop hooks and bass-driven flare into an infectiously funky pastiche.
Daily Bread’s success speaks for itself; with his merchandise selling out within minutes and vinyl being resold for hundreds of dollars; loyal fans constantly waiting on his next move and an audience eagerly anticipating his headlining debut at Red Rocks this October – there is much anticipation surrounding his presence!
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