Hip Hop Artist Spits Recovery Rap

In honor of National Recovery Month, independent singer-songwriter Santa Monica Sam has released a new song, “This Thing Called Addiction,” which can be found on his new album Universal Flow. The candid, uplifting song reflects Sam’s own experiences battling addiction, offering a message of hope based in his own recovery. “The song takes the listener on a journey from darkness to light,” Sam tells The Fix. The first verse discusses the dark nature of addiction, the second verse takes on the consequences and repercussions, and the third verse speaks of the hope and inspiration found in recovery. While there are many songs about addiction out there, Sam says “This Thing Called Addiction” is unique because it focuses on hope, rather than glamorizing or highlighting the negative aspects of being an addict. The video will be screened at the Reel Recovery Film Festival, and the song is available for download on most digital music stores. “This is just one means of carrying the message,” Sam says. “Hopefully it can reach an audience that will benefit from the content in the song.” Check out the song here: