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Songs We Love: Abhi The Nomad, 'Marbled'

While America debates immigration reform, the Indian-born rapper/singer reflects on his nomadic journey through late-night binges and isolation.
Abhi The Nomad's <em>Marbled </em>comes out Feb. 9.

Sometimes the things we do to escape our pain end up sinking us into deeper depths. It's a cycle of desperation all too familiar to Abhi the Nomad.

"Binge and drink again, smile and pretend again / Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to rock bottom," the rapper/singer intonates on "Marbled." The song serves as a mixed metaphor of sorts,

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