South Central’s own Bale gets personal in a powerful new interview with Cult Media TV.
Rapper Bale sat down for an unfiltered interview to talk about the emotional journey behind his latest album, Thought I Was Missing Something. The title speaks to a realization he didn’t see coming: “I didn’t even know something was missing until I started making this project,” he shares. For Bale, this wasn’t just a studo sssion, it was therapy. Born from trauma and reflection, the album channels real pain into lyrical storytelling that feels both raw and healing.
Working closely with producer DJ Short, Bale says this record pushed him further than ever before. “This is my hardest yet,” he explains, crediting the beat selection and personal vulnerability that shaped each track. Grounded in his South Central roots, the project avoids street clichés and instead delivers honest narratives. “It’s not for clout, it’s for truth,” Bale says, emphasizing that his music speaks to survival, not status.
Perhaps the most gripping moment of the interview is Bale’s reflection on surviving 28 gunshot wounds, a story he tells without bitterness, only perspective. That life-altering moment redirected his focus, and music became a lifeline. “I use my story to show others they can make it too,” he says. Thought I Was Missing Something isn’t just an album; it’s Bale’s statement of growth, healing, and strength in the face of everything designed to break him.
Bale – Thought I Was Missing Something
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Bale is a rapper, survivor, and storyteller from South Central Los Angeles. His music is rooted in lived experience—from family loss and gang violence to spiritual growth and community healing. Known for his lyrical depth and street wisdom, Bale is part of LA’s new class of conscious, independent artists redefining West Coast hip hop.
