Denny Strickland Releases New Country/Hip Hop Single "I Got The Sauce"

Fusing his country roots with a deep love for West Coast culture and aesthetic, singer-songwriter Denny Strickland cannot be missed. Named one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Artists to Watch,” Strickland quickly gained national attention for his daring innovative ways of crossing musical lines. His newest single, the R&B influenced country anthem “Don’t You Wanna” (featuring Juicy J), is an exemplary example of his technique as he continues to push the boundaries of music.

With a keen ear across the charts, Strickland has become notorious for seamlessly taking elements from a variety of genres and creating his own distinct sound. The Nashville resident released his first LP, California Dreamin in August 2018. Strickland continues to have a knack for party-friendly anthems and doesn’t try to hide his affinity for everyone from Lana Del Rey to Timbaland on songs that bear heavy pop and electronic influences.

Strickland has mastered the rare combination of weaving classic traditions with game-changing new techniques and aching honesty. His authenticity to himself and curiosity to bridge musical gaps will never stray, no matter where life takes him.

Strickland gives his take on the current trend of blending county music with Hip Hop and more, “I got the sauce”… hmm yeah I had fun with it. I mention old school references with a modern approach on production. Something I’m known for, but different styling making it hard to imitate. Everyone is knocking everyone off with this Western theme. I was the first in a long while with Juicy J and then Lil Nas, J Lo, and even Tyga. I’m transitioning into the rap world but I’m still country and I’m going to treat this new world like my old with a steady rise. The songs are going to keep coming; this is just a taste just like before with Juicy. The opening line “I got the sauce boots and hats, yeah, it says it all.” That’s the honest truth. I am what I wear. Realism is everything and I’m spitting every word of the truth. I’ve been listening to the new track leading up to the release and I honestly feel this is the best thing I’ve released yet. The song is an anthem and that’s hard for me. I seem to always end up with a bunch of ballads like I’m George Strait. hat’s cool and all but you have to keep the energy up and this does that in a low key fire type of way. I love how the production and the vocals complement one another like a hard-hitting glove.“

“A funny story about the line “Paparazzi rearview while my baby takes it off” that really happened in the most awkward way. We were leaving one of the Grammy events this year and my date had a wardrobe malfunction. Paparazzi is right outside the car and her dress splits open in the front baring all. Not to mention we are in a red Ferrari. That’s totally incognito right? Lol. All we can do is try to clothespin it shut but that doesn’t work well…. it gave great inspiration for a song obviously. I love the line “I’m back like Larry Bird in his prime.” That has such presence and everyone who follows basketball knows who he is, no question. It seemed to be very fitting with the time spent between my last release with Juicy. The genre hasn’t heard much from me and I hate that being that I made so many fans in the world of hip hop. I’m ready to bridge the gap again and raise the bar. The writing process and the features, that is my favorite part of the music industry. You make friends and they are for life. The record is fire simply fire I love it and can’t wait to share more of my world with you.”

Listen to Denny Strickland’s latest single “I Got The Sauce” here.