Neak

If your father, Robert Kelly of the R&B/Gospel/Soul group The Kelly Brothers, performed alongside funk and soul legends like James Brown and Sam Cooke, chances are being a product of that environment could only mean one thing: following the path of musicianship laid out before you. Chicago-based hip-hop artist and producer Neak draws inspiration from the spirit of American culture and his deeply personal life experiences. Citing Nas, Mos Def, Common, Lupe Fiasco, MF DOOM, Elzhi, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and others as his primary lyrical influences, Neak is committed to preserving the aesthetics of true-to-life rap—where authenticity, originality, and excellence evoke heartfelt emotion in every listener.