Rakeem Miles

Rakeem Tyree Miles born March 12, 1993, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, artist and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland.

Rakeem Miles in Hollywood, California

Rakeem Miles
Rakeem Miles as Action Figure Miles
Born
Rakeem Tyree Miles

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

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 currated headling 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

As a child, Rakeem was orphaned into foster care. His mothers struggle with substance abuse and behaviorial issues caused him to move between multiple schools. He found an outlet of expression through hiphop 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.[9]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Depression (2012)
  • Adderall (2015)
  • Do They Really Love You (2016)
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)
Rakeem Miles on Stage

Artistry

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
  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.
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