Brian Ennals is an American rapper, living in Baltimore.[1] He has produced music on his own and with Infinity Knives (Tariq Ravelomanana).

Music career

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Ennals released solo albums Untitled (2010) and Candy Cigarettes in 2013.[2][1] He contributed to the Infinity Knives album Dear, Sudan (2020)[3] and as a duo they have made the albums Rhino XXL (2020) and King Cobra (2022). A reviewer for The Quietus wrote that "together, Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals might seem like the poster boys for alternative or experimental hip hop, but King Cobra proves that labels can be meaningless."[4][2][5]

Personal life

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He was born in Annapolis, Maryland, raised in Severn, Maryland, and went to college at Howard University in Washington, D.C.[1] He has lived in Anne Arundel County, Maryland most of his life. He became a father in 2020.[5]

Discography

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Solo albums

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  • Untitled (2010)[2]
  • Candy Cigarettes (2013)[5]

Albums with Infinity Knives

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  • Rhino XXL (self-released, 2020)
  • King Cobra (Phantom Limb, 2022)[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Brian Ennals writes an addictive new album". Baltimore Sun. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  2. ^ a b c "The Infinite Nihilistic Jest of Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives". Spin. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  3. ^ "infinity Knives - Dear, Sudan - Album Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  4. ^ "The Quietus - Reviews - Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals". The Quietus. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  5. ^ a b c Shipley, Al (21 July 2022). "Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals tested the strength of their friendship to make an art rap masterpiece". Baltimore Banner. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  6. ^ "Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals, "King Cobra"". Bandcamp. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
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