Reiaz is a rapper originally from Brooklyn, New York. He is a fresh face in the rap game, having only been creating music since the summer of 2022. Despite his relatively short time on the scene, he is already making a name for himself thanks to his eclectic mix of genres and unique ability to paint a vivid picture with his words. Reiaz blends conscious hip-hop with both reggae and street hip-hop elements, creating an unforgettable sound and flow that have gotten heads bopping, as real hip hop does.
Reiaz grew up in a somewhat traditional Guyanese household and listened to music from East India and Caribbean genres like: Chutney, Soca, Reggae, and Dancehall. The first time Reiaz heard hip-hip was in the early 90's as a child when his Jamaican neighbor in Brooklyn played for him a local artist named The Notorious B.I.G. Reiaz was instantly hooked and fell in love with hip-hop by way of Wallace's clever and dynamic rhymes.
Reiaz is a fan of the hip-hop greats like 50 Cent, Nas, DMX, Eminem, and of course Biggie. He takes influence from their lyrics, flows and delivery styles to create his own unique sound.
Reiaz began his journey in music a couple of years ago when he first began impress rooms of friends by free-styling "off the dome", and it received a warm reception. He quickly took to the art form, developing his own style as he went. His lyrical content is often introspective and reflective, drawing from personal life experiences as well as social issues that resonate with the modern day daily struggle. He went from a fan of music to completing his first EP in studio, in less than 6 months time. His passion, drive and love of the game show in his unique and moving art.
Reiaz plans to release music regularly, with a plan to regularly drop new singles throughout the year, releasing quality content that is geared towards his listeners while also pushing himself to explore his rapping abilities. He has already released several singles in 2023, and will continue to.
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