African-American and Filipino singer-songwriter Jelani Aryeh was born on May 2 in 4S Ranch, San Diego. His 2017 album Suburban Destinesia was what initially drew notice to him. He released the albums Helvetica in 2019 and I've Got Some Living To Do in 2021 as a follow-up to them. His lyrics and music have been characterised as reflective and sentimental. His music blurs the barriers between genres, skillfully fusing experimental, indie rock, R&B, hip-hop, and pop sounds. In an age of social media virality and memes, Jelani stands out by bringing substance and emotional depth that belies his youth. Jelani began making music after being inspired by modern artists like Brockhampton and Odd Future. Raised by The Internet, a group of like-minded musicians, producers, and visual artists that he first connected with on the Brockhampton, Frank Ocean, and OF subreddits. Jelani Aryeh, a budding singer-songwriter and musician, went from being a standout football player in high school to being a rising pop artist in a short period of time.
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