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BELLWOOD, ILLINOIS - Many musicians attempt to relate to fans with lyrical spontaneity, but few artists can dive into the psyche of listeners. Picasso De Conscience has succeeded in creating lyrics that question good vs. evil.
Picasso De Conscience is gaining popularity for his storytelling abilities, witty vocabulary, promoting originality, and the art of being oneself. “My goal is to make you say something or think something that you possibly didn’t know that you knew. Originality is important to me, and I can adapt to any song or beat. My next song shouldn’t sound like my last song,” said Picasso De Conscience.
Born in the west suburbs of Chicago, Picasso De Conscience has been rapping since childhood. He has the talent to mix old-school rap vibes with current hip-hop styles, creating music unlike anything else. Taking inspiration from Lil Wayne, Biggie Smalls, and The Weeknd, Picasso De Conscience talks to listeners’ souls. “I can speak to your soul, so you know it’s OK to come out, so you don’t have to be another person. You don’t have to dishonor yourself,” he said.
By using multiple personalities, Picasso De Conscience can rap about different points of view within the same song, which relates to fans across the globe. “There’s ways of bringing personalities out of everything. In today’s music, they rap about the same things a million times. Instead, I would prefer to rap about a million different things a million different ways,” he said.
“Match” is Picasso De Conscience’s latest single displaying his musical genius to bring out multiple identities in his lyrics. “There’s a side of me that is very honest and doesn’t care. There’s a side of me that’s laughing at you. And there’s also a side of me that wants to teach you at the same time,” he said. “Within this song, I catch your attention through your childhood memories. The song is a banger. When you listen to it, you don’t know that you will like it as much as you do. It stops you from acting on your emotions too hastily. I’m going to make you double and triple think your thoughts.”
The controlled chaos that Picasso De Conscience creates reveals his dark side. While he can be upbeat and fun, his ability to switch gears and grind on the track allows him to do what no one else can. Perhaps it is the fact that he’s also a registered actor who specializes in voiceovers - shifting his tone and pitch. At the same time, rapping gives him the ability to sound like multiple singers when Picasso De Conscience does various voices.
As the owner and operator of Hood Genius Solutions LLC, and Rogue Solutions Entertainment LLC, Picasso De Conscience is a businessman and entrepreneur. With a name like ‘Picasso’ representing a man of all things and ‘Conscience’ referring to a person’s state of mind, it is no wonder why this independent singer/songwriter can touch generations with his old school methods and fresh beats.
Understanding the technique behind Picasso De Conscience’s musical mastery is why he continues to attract new fans with his no-nonsense songs. “I listen with my ears and your ears,” he said. “I can give you what you want and what you need. There’s a way of going about things without having to conform.”
Make sure to stay connected to Picasso De Conscience on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Website: https://www.picassodeconscience.com
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/picasso-de-conscience/1436764336
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/picassodeconscience
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4G8l0NXVAKjN7uwy9XTk5S
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDUg7jNfsbE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/picassodeconscience
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picassodeconscience/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@picassodeconscience?
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San Diego–based rock band The Reckless debuts new single “What Could I Give.” It’s the kind of track built for big moments—anthem rock with a sweeping chorus that begs to be sung back at full volume. Shimmering guitar tones drift in over a steady, heartbeat-like rhythm section, giving the song a sense of urgency, while the spacious production sets a cinematic atmosphere and mood. The mix balances grit and clarity—layered guitars push the rock edge forward, while airy reverb and dynamic swells create an expansive soundscape.
“Our genre of music is all about rock. We have ballads, aggressive metal, punk songs - you name it. We have an alternative Red Hot Chili Peppers-style song and even have one reminiscent of The Strokes or what you might hear on college radio. ‘What Could I Give’ is more of a pop punk rock song, but again, if you like rock music of any sort, I’m sure there’s a song in our catalog for you,” shared Fritz Fayman, lead singer and guitarist.
Lyrically, “What Could I Give” taps into a raw sense of yearning and vulnerability. The words explore the tension between desire and limitation, painting a picture of someone striving to offer everything they can while grappling with feelings of inadequacy. There’s an intimate honesty in lines that oscillate between hope and doubt, giving the song a relatable, almost confessional quality. Coupled with the band’s soaring chorus and dynamic instrumentation, the lyrics don’t just tell a story—they make you feel it.
“I always encourage people to find their own meaning in it, but for us, we wrote the song from a place of grappling with the challenge of seeing other artists succeed while wrestling with our own progress,” continued Fayman. “Along with that frustration, there’s also this self-directed anger, as the thought pops up: shouldn’t we be genuinely happy for them? That tension comes through in one of the lines: ‘I wake up every day thinking I’m not all that close.’ It’s something we all struggle with, and everyone can relate. We all know how it feels to see the highlight reels on social media and start questioning yourself. That push and pull, the ups and downs of trying to make it in this business, is really what the song is about for us.”
As far as the business of making music, the band thrives on collaboration. A rough demo or skeleton of a song might start with one member, but it quickly becomes a full-band effort. In rehearsals and jam sessions, everyone contributes their parts, while ideas and feedback flow freely. There’s constant communication and a real sense of shared ownership—decisions are made democratically, even when opinions run strong, making every song a true group effort.
“We mostly record everything ourselves, especially since our drummer has a studio setup at home, but we also work with Cottee Embry a lot. He’s a great mixer and mastering engineer, and we’ve been working with him ever since I brought this group of guys together back in 2023,” said Fayman.
The band’s current lineup didn’t happen overnight. The story starts during COVID, when Fayman found himself with unexpected free time and a drive to make music. What began as a solo project quickly evolved as Fayman sought the energy of a full band. Over the next couple of years, he tried out a rotating cast of players, searching for the right chemistry. By the end of 2023, everything clicked: Fayman on lead vocals and guitar, John Kelly on lead guitar, Riku Myllykoski on drums, and Michael Kennedy on bass, with both Myllykoski and Kennedy also contributing backup vocals. With this lineup, the band finally hit its stride, blending individual voices into a cohesive, collaborative force ready to bring their music to life.
“The name ‘The Reckless’ actually started as a joke back in college,” Fayman explained. “Whenever one of us did something wild or silly, someone would say, ‘Oh, that’s so reckless.’ Over time, it stuck—and it became a way to capture both the fun, goofy side of what we do and the serious, energetic presence we want on stage. It just felt like the perfect name for the band.
While an official album isn’t on the immediate horizon, the band already has a full set of songs ready, with new music set to drop every month and a half to two months. They’re also hitting the road with a few live shows, including the annual Adams Avenue Street Fair in San Diego on Saturday, September 20, and a November 21 performance with Dirty Mondays at Harvard & Stone in Los Angeles.
The band has drawn fans to well-respected venues across San Diego County, as well as Los Angeles, Arizona, and the Bay Area, including SOMA, The Holding Company, The Viper Room, The Mint, and more. Their most recent project, the EP “Who Are You,” dropped in spring 2025 and racked up over 100,000 Spotify streams within its first few months. If you haven’t yet discovered The Reckless, check out their latest single, “What Could I Give,” on all major streaming platforms, and follow them on Instagram and TikTok for news and updates.
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