Gavin Bain
Scottish musician and former member of the duo Syllable and Brains (Silibil N’ Brains) who recounts the story of posing as American rappers and signing with a major label; author of California Schemin'.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 48min
The Big Lie
Gavin Bain, Scottish musician and former member of duo Silibil N’ Brains and author of California Schemin', tells the wild story of posing as American rappers and signing with a major label. He describes crafting accents and personas. He recounts MTV spots, touring with Eminem, near-discoveries online and in person, and the personal cost that led to revealing the truth.
