Akil Elijah

Based in Toronto, Akil Elijah is a breath of fresh air for Rap and Hip Hop. His journey as a rapper, poet, and creative director is not only extensive; but extremely well versed. With a focus on perfecting his artistry Akil continues to challenge the peers of his city with an intense combination of flow, musical dynamics, and intricate writing to shine as a recording artist and creative. It is in Akil’s beliefs that Rap is meant to uphold the roots of rhythm and poetry . At the same time, exploring creativity through personal stories and experiences. From breaking through as a Queer artist to cross genre exploration; Akil is known to do just that. With his charisma and a mix of a tenacious and go-getter attitude Akil is constantly pushing the envelope of what it means to be a skilled artist with extreme versatility and explores a variety of rap styles, sub-genres and influences. With musical inspiration from both New York and Toronto a lot of his influence is still drawn from his cultural roots in Jamaica. Honing in on inspo from artists like Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, and Nas. With this, Akil hopes to connect with every voice in every city while expressing a story that is relatable and easy to listen to. Still never drawing short on lyrical ability. Keep an eye out for this new artist on the rise and watch out for his pen as he continues to develop into the Hip Hop phenomenon he is bound to be.