Meet and connect with Philadelphia-born and bred artist and entrepreneur, Brandon Brooks, AKA Ta_reign.
Name: Brandon Brooks, AKA Ta_reign
Occupation: Up-and-coming artist and entrepreneur.
Current city: Philadelphia, PA.
Born and raised there or imported? Philadelphia. Born and raised in Germantown, to be exact.
What is your connection to your current city? I’m connected to my city through my music. Hopefully, you guys will be able to hear it later on. I talk about my hardships. and the ups and downs in life that most of the lower-class underground artists and entrepreneurs can relate to.
What’s your favorite restaurant? Even though I just turned into a foodie person, My favorite restaurant is Mount Airy Deli, located on Mount Airy Avenue and Devon Street. Can’t go wrong with a Salmon Surf and Turf. A slab of salmon, three jumbo golden shrimps, sauté spinach, pepper jack cheese, homemade tater sauce, hold the onions, and a side of cocktail sauce.
Best place to shop? I’m a sneakerhead so when it comes to the feet… they gotta be neat. From Footlocker to Snipes to DTLR.
What is your one favorite “best kept secret” about your city? Something that you and only a few others know about but everyone should? It wouldn’t be a secret if I told you. And I’m good at keeping secrets.
What makes your city your city? What do you absolutely love about it? From the dirt bikes being lifted to the SRT being drifted, the driving ambition that each of us possesses from being raised in this treacherous environment.
Socials: @Ta_reign and @Tareignmusic