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Reuben Vincent: “Butterfly Doors”

Reuben Vincent performs “Butterfly Doors,” which he created during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Aired 05/01/2025

Shaped by Sound

Reuben Vincent: “Butterfly Doors”

Clip: 5/1/2025 | 2m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Reuben Vincent performs “Butterfly Doors,” which he created during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Reuben Vincent performs one of his earliest songs, “Butterfly Doors.” In it, he speaks of regaining his confidence after a personal rough patch during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Aired 05/01/2025

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Shaped by Sound is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Preview | Reuben Vincent

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Preview: 5/1/2025 | 30s | Hip-hop prodigy Reuben Vincent brings his thought-provoking lyricism to the “Shaped by Sound” stage. (30s)

Reuben Vincent: “Big Bank”

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Clip: 5/1/2025 | 4m 46s | Reuben Vincent performs “Big Bank,” which draws inspiration from Charlotte’s banking industry. (4m 46s)

Reuben Vincent: “Fufu”

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Clip: 5/1/2025 | 3m 15s | Reuben Vincent performs “Fufu,” a song inspired by a staple of West African cuisine. (3m 15s)

Reuben Vincent: “Grand Cherry”

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Clip: 5/1/2025 | 3m 34s | Reuben Vincent performs “Grand Cherry,” a song about enjoying the journey more than the destination. (3m 34s)

Reuben Vincent: “Just Like a Dream”

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Clip: 5/1/2025 | 3m 31s | Reuben Vincent performs “Just Like a Dream,” which he wrote after signing with Roc Nation. (3m 31s)

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