Big Rome – "Who I Am": Honesty, Identity and Hip Hop Storytelling

If there’s one thing audiences can always count on from Big Rome, it’s honesty. His music has never shied away from the truth, and that commitment to realness is at the heart of his latest release. Today, September 11th, 2025, the hip hop artist drops his new EP, Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life, a project that is one of the rawest and most revealing of his career so far.

The EP has five tracks, each hitting in its own way, but together they form a powerful look at struggle, survival and self-identity. This is hip hop storytelling at its finest: unfiltered, reflective and grounded in real-life experience. Along with the EP, Big Rome has released a music video for the lead single, Who I Am, which adds a visual punch to the track.

Big Rome is not just another rapper delivering bars. He is an award-winning poet, songwriter and artist who has spent years turning his experiences into music that sticks with you. He has been recognised by the Famous Poets Society, won Song of the Year with IMEA, and earned global radio play as well as placements in TV, film and video games. That dedication and experience are clear throughout this EP.

The standout track is Who I Am. It feels like Big Rome pulling back the curtain and saying, “this is me, take it or leave it.” It is hard-hitting and unapologetic, the kind of song you want to listen to a few times to catch every detail in the lyrics. The music video strengthens the impact, giving a visual layer to the story he tells on the mic.

Musically, the EP balances heavy beats with darker tones, giving the perfect backdrop for Rome’s delivery. Each track has a bounce and swagger that moves the body, while the lyrics keep the mind engaged. Big Rome has a way of making music you feel in your chest while leaving something real in your head.

Mentally Disturbed / Scarred 4 Life is more than just an EP. It is another chapter in Big Rome’s story. For fans who have followed him over the years, it feels like a step forward. For new listeners, it is a great introduction to why he has been featured in Hip Hop Weekly and Coast 2 Coast.

Big Rome has always been an artist to watch, and this release proves he is not slowing down. For anyone looking for rap that is real, raw and replayable, this EP should be next on the playlist.