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Rakeem Tyree Miles (born March 12, 1993) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, artist and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland. Miles self-proclaims his own sound of "Alternative Hip Hop". He is one of the founding members of Hip-Hop collective group Organic Geniuses, which disbanded in 2017. Miles is also the founder of Weird n Awful Music Festival, an annual event to which he's curated headlining acts such as Left Brain, Mike G of Odd Future, A$AP Ant of A$AP Mob and recently with Waka Flocka Flame.

Earlier life

As a child, Rakeem was orphaned into foster care. His mother's struggle with substance abuse and behavioral issues caused him to move between multiple schools. He found an outlet of expression through Hip-Hop music being introduced musically to J Dilla, Madlib and MF Doom. Miles credits his Uncle who was a touring gospel rapper for introducing him to the East Coast Hip-Hop music scene and the lifestyle, causing him to pursue a career despite his grandmother's wishes. Miles attended North East high school, Located in North East, MD.

Discography

Studio albums

• Depression (2012)
• Adderall (2015)
• Do They Really Love You (2016)
• Action Figure Miles (2019)

Singles

• Can't Be Friends (2016)
• A Dollar A Day(2016)
• That's My Girl(2018)
• Hard Way (2018)

Tours

Headlining

• Weird and Awful (2016–Present)

Artistry

In an Interview with Delaware Online, Rakeem cited Pharrell Williams, The Clipse and Kanye West as a focal point of his musical inspirations.

References

1. ""That's My Girl"". Hilly Dilly. October 24, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
2. "Tonight Madison Theater Rakeem". The Alt. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
3. "Rakeem Miles Can't Be Stopped". The Huard. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
4. "Weird n Awful LA". Bands In Town. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
5. "Watch Rakeem Mile's Visuals For "Monte Carlo"". Respect Mag. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
6. "Weird and Awful Music Festival". North Delawhere Happening. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
7. ""A Dollar A Day" Rakeem Miles' Motivational Hip Hop Piece". The Lunch Table. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
8. "Hip-Hop artist Rakeem Miles talks musical upbringing, 'Dant's Toys'". Digital Trends. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
9. "Local Rapper looks to grind his way up the ladder". Cecil Daily. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
10. "Weird Awful Music Fest Debuts Friday". Delaware Online. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

• 1993 births
• Living people
• Rappers from Baltimore
• Musicians from Delaware
• African-American rappers
• 21st-century African-American musicians