They seem completely different.

Rawsrvnt has the long braids, the camo-and-caps rap world aesthetic, and a voice that could come from the cousin of Mystikal. Meanwhile, Eddy Puyol sports a more clean-cut, grown-and-family-man look to match his smooth, yet vibey, soul croons.

But in fact, they are one and the same. Rawsrvnt/Eddy Puyol both hold a passion for people, a love for the Lord, and a desire to make music with both substance and singability. As the title of his last full project can attest, Nothing Changed But My Stage Name.

Some fans know the story of how Rawsrvnt started off in the hip hop scene and then updated his ID to better reflect the content and style of music he’d been writing and releasing after experiencing more of the ups and downs of adulthood.

But some have never heard the tracks he recorded as a fresh face in the music industry – which is how the idea for theEarly Years came to fruition. This project, being released under his previous music moniker, transports listeners back to the early 2000’s when Puyol was just starting to develop his industry identity.

Although the artist considers 2006’s In Rare Form to be the “official” Rawsrvnt debut because the album had national distribution, he did record several songs and demos prior to that date. And now, thanks to the urging of family and friends who remember the music but could never find or easily share it online, Puyol is releasing this collection.

The project features songs like “Full Armor” that helped his sister Sofie remember Bible verses about the protective cover of Christ, “I’ma Soldier” – a track GospelFlava.com declared a “bullet proof” single that “flies through the air like a jet fighter,” “Bows Up” featuring Pettidee – a fellow Christian rapper who quickly became both a mentor and friend, plus “Extravagant” (produced by Tony P.) which reveals the singer’s longheld passion for hip hop worship and “Realize” Puyol’s first song to play on 88.1 WayFM.

Early Years artwork also showcases several career highlights such as Puyol’s baptism, his performance at both New York’s Rap Fest and Tampa’s Flavor Fest, and his view of music being the “bait” by which he “fished” for men and reeled them into the faith.

“The whole thing really is a bit of a time capsule,” Puyol said. “Although I was initially hesitant to share some of this raw, and still developing, work, I hope my fans will enjoy getting a glimpse of the music and moments that made me the artist I am today.”

Follow Eddy Puyol online through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and listen to Early Years now on all major digital outlets (Apple Music, Spotify, etc.).

Eddy Puyol has returned to “Tha Funk” with a new song and video featuring fellow soul singer and “Good Time” collaborator Doctor Dukes.

The track samples “It’s True” (a song Puyol recorded under his previous stage name of Rawsrvnt) and uses a retro sound to celebrate the intangible ingredients of romantic attraction. It’s an ideal concoction that would fit perfectly on a playlist highlighting hits from Sly & the Family Stone or Silk Sonic.

“I grew up on this type of music and love having more songs like this in my catalog,” Puyol said. “When Dukes and I team up to make music it’s a genuine vibe that inspires us to enjoy life and love.”

For the visual, the artist linked with his frequent videographer (Will Thomas), to re-create a date night scenario with their wives at the Fun Depot – an arcade and bowling alley in West Palm Beach, Florida. To match the music, they even included shots of some old school video games and Puyol’s t-shirt which pays tribute to a band most associated with this style of soul.

Listen to “Tha Funk” on your favorite digital service provider platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.) and watch the music video on YouTube today.

When performing, one of Eddy’s favorite things to see is an audience who really catches his vibe and responds with equal energy. This playlist was designed for just that.

Listen to Eddy Puyol’s concert set list ahead of his next show so when you see him live you can sing along and have a “good time.”

Download/Stream now on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and YouTube so you can sing along at Eddy’s next concert.

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Eddy Puyol really did drop two visuals for his latest “Everything I Got” single.

One is a traditional music video that highlights a husband/wife beach date to catch the sunrise on nearby Singer Island. The other is a remix of the song and accompanying visuals set to a Solomon Jabby “dub” version of the track.

Both were shot and edited by frequent collaborator and well-known videographer Will Thomas.

Eddy Puyol’s “Everything I Got” is a cross between Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” and Sean Paul’s “I’m Still in Love with You.” While the original hits all the right notes to give listeners a solid and relaxed reggae vibe, fellow artist/believer Solomon Jabby decided to give it a dub version remix that takes it to a different level.

Though dub remixes are largely instrumental, they have the unique ability to shine a laser on some of the best parts of a song while dropping back others. Solomon Jabby’s Dub Version of “Everything I Got” has the horns, bass, the lead vocals and backgrounds shining in their own light.

“I love both versions of the song so much I couldn’t just make a video for one of them,” Puyol said. “Will caught the vision too so we just decided to craft and release an alternate version so people can enjoy their favorite or just decide to watch whichever one fits their mood at the moment.”

“Everything I Got” is a part of Puyol’s latest album, Nothing Changed But My Stage Name, and available on your favorite digital service provider platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, etc.) and Eddy Puyol social media sites.