From his early days pushing musical boundaries as an immigrant in New York City, Labinot ‘Larry’ Gashi is a versatile artist breaking free from genres and labels. In this candid conversation, Gashi shares insights into his latest album Brooklyn Cowboy, revealing the intentionality behind his work and his path toward embracing vulnerability and self-discovery. After achieving major success in the hip-hop world, he’s now blending a fresh country sound, drawing inspiration from legends like Johnny Cash, and channeling deeply personal stories. As he prepares to release his most intimate project yet, Gashi takes listeners on a journey from the iconic recording studios of Muscle Shoals to the streets of Brooklyn — and ultimately, to his true self.
So I hear you have an album dropping… 
Yes, Brooklyn Cowboy. It all started in 2019 when I covered a Johnny Cash song, and his family shared it on Instagram. That really floored me because here I was, a hip-hop artist, getting recognition from...