There is something special about the indie tribe collective. Comprised of artists like nobigdyl., Mogli the Iceburg, and Jon Keith, indie tribe has built a reputation for refusing to fit into a box. Their music blends hip-hop, R&B, and raw lyricism without worrying about genre conventions. Their debut album *U P P E R H A N D* proved that you don’t need a major label to make a major impact—you just need honesty and flow.

Rocky Views embodies that same independent spirit on *Growing Pain*. Hailing from Canada, he is building something from the ground up. There is no machine behind him, just a man with a mic and a message. And that message is hitting home. The EP has been picked up by tastemaker playlists like **Christian R&B (That’s Actually Good)** and **Christian R&B by Proper XL**, proving that real music finds its audience.

Thematically, *Growing Pain* aligns perfectly with the indie tribe ethos. nobigdyl. often raps about the weirdness of being a believer in a fallen world, the isolation of the calling, and the joy that somehow coexists with the struggle. Rocky Views explores the same territory. On “Learning Obedience,” he sings about the silence of God and the struggle to keep going when the feelings fade. It is honest. It is human. It is exactly what Christian music needs more of.

You can find *Growing Pain* on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming services. And if you want to understand the journey behind the songs, Rocky Views has started a mini-documentary series on his YouTube channel. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an independent artist walking by faith, not by sight.

Find Growing Pain on: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rockyviews/growing-pain

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