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EBB AND FLOW

“It is what it is.” American musician Stephen Bruner, aka Thundercat, firmly stands by this life mantra. “It helps with comprehension. Accepting that’s true, present and real. It always offers a chance to laugh. That’s why it is what it is,” the 36-year-old says.

That is the title of his latest album (released last year) that the Los Angelean native adopted. “It’s like a metaphor for life, to some degree,” Bruner explains. “There are things that you can’t do anything about and there are some things that are bigger than you. And it’s okay. It’s not always meant for you to understand. [That] can be tiring to help myself to be okay on overcoming one of the hardest

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