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Growing up on the south side of Gautier, Asa Purnell learned early in life that true success isn’t just about putting music on streaming services but also includes inspiring and lifting others as he reached to set those tracks.
“And that’s what ‘Thin Lines’ is mainly about,” said Purnell, who is professionally known as Southside AP. The new EP or album hit streaming services in late February and is available on your favorite streaming platforms. “I touch on just living life and enjoying life and I want to inspire everyone,” he added.
At only 27, Southside AP is one of the youngest artists in the Magnolia State with a notable career and said his music is not limited to one sound or a specific genre. He feels his catalog speaks to everyone.
And his song catalog is something he’s been thinking about for a long time. He first found his writing passion through poetry at only 12 years old. He was soon inspired by other artists such as Soulja Boy, Drake, Ace Hood, and Rae Sremmurd, and at 16 his poetry pivoted into lyrics, and a budding songwriter was born.
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story by
Cherie Ward
photos courtesy of
Southside AP
Asa Purnell and Allison Keller.