Rakeem Miles facts for kids

Rakeem Tyree Miles, born on March 12, 1993, is an American artist from Baltimore, Maryland. He is a talented rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer. Rakeem Miles describes his music style as "Alternative Hip Hop." He helped start a hip-hop group called Organic Geniuses, which was active until 2017. Rakeem Miles also created the Weird n Awful Music Festival. This is an annual event where he invites famous artists like Left Brain, Mike G from Odd Future, A$AP Ant from A$AP Mob, and Waka Flocka Flame to perform.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

As a child, Rakeem Miles spent some time in foster care. He moved between different schools. He found a way to express himself through Hip-Hop music. He was introduced to artists like J Dilla, Madlib, and MF Doom. Rakeem's uncle was a gospel rapper who toured. His uncle showed him the East Coast Hip-Hop music scene. This inspired Rakeem to start his own music career. He attended North East High School in North East, Maryland.

Rakeem Miles' Music Albums

Rakeem Miles has released several studio albums. These albums show his unique style and musical journey.

Studio Albums by Rakeem Miles

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

Popular Singles from Rakeem Miles

Rakeem Miles has also released many singles. These are individual songs that are often released before an album.

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

Live Performances and Tours

Rakeem Miles is known for his live shows. He has a special tour that he headlines himself.

Weird and Awful Tour

• Weird and Awful (2016–Present)

Musical Style and Inspirations

Rakeem Miles has a unique sound. He gets ideas from other famous musicians.

Artists Who Inspire Rakeem Miles

In an interview, Rakeem shared his main musical inspirations. He looks up to artists like Pharrell Williams, The Clipse, and Kanye West. These artists have helped shape his own music style.