​(Los Angeles, California) Holladay, born Oscar Carbajal, is a rapper, songwriter and performer dedicated to sharing messages of social and political consciousness. With his latest single, “Colors,” the first-generation Mexican-American high school student responds to threats of political oppression through the art of musical expression.
 
In the corresponding “Colors” video, as presidential contender Donald Trump rants about the dangers of allowing Mexican immigrants into the United States, Holladay pops a cassette into an old school boom box and ignites a track.
 
What follows is an unequivocal response: Along the sun-soaked streets of Holladay’s neighborhood – the San Fernando Valley – appear vibrant representations of those who Trump denigrates, including tattooed homeboys, innocent children and multi generational families. Holladay, in his trademark pressed shirt and wide-brimmed straw hat, introduces a community who has built their lives beyond the shadows of prejudice.
 
In some alternate version of the United States of America - one ruled by hatred and fear -- Holladay’s refrain rings true as he advises, “…If you’ve got a voice you better not use it,” is true. But his underlying theme cuts much deeper.
 
While some politicians vow to build walls to keep people out, there is a rising generation who can create the bridges to bring others in. As current as tonight’s news and tomorrow’s headlines, Holladay paints a vivid reality in “Colors.”
℗ 2016 Silent Giant Entertainment

Released on: 2016-02-26

Writer: Oscar Carbajal
Writer: Michael Andrew Pulido