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Rakeem Miles

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Rakeem Miles
Born
Rakeem Tyree Miles

(1993-03-12) March 12, 1993 (age 31)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
NationalityAmerican
Other namesAction Figure Miles
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Websiterakeemmiles.com

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".[2] He is one of the founding members of Hip-Hop collective group Organic Geniuses, which disbanded in 2017.[3] 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,[4] Mike G of Odd Future,[5] A$AP Ant of A$AP Mob[6] and recently with Waka Flocka Flame.

Earlier life

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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.[7] Miles credits his Uncle who was a touring gospel rapper for introducing him to the East Coast Hip-Hop music scene and the lifestyle,[8] causing him to pursue a career despite his grandmother's wishes. Miles attended North East high school, Located in North East, MD. [9]

Discography

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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

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Headlining

  • Weird and Awful (2016–Present)


Artistry

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In an Interview with Delaware Online, Rakeem cited Pharrell Williams, The Clipse and Kanye West as a focal point of his musical inspirations.[10]

References

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  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.