Ranging from Memphis Rap elements to Punk. Kelile Hakim Ali is an Atlanta raised artist whose inspiration for music began after his first mixtape BLK Water. hak7m’s first single Seattle Freeze gained him underground attention and also led to the creation of his rap collective YAKUZA SLUMBR PARTY.

While remaining versatile in his craft, he maintains his gothic yet edgy aesthetic that accompanies his music and shifts polarities on oft records. His second single, Armor Kxng is an indefinite left turn from the artists Seattle Freeze record and yet still follows brand in a way that is still authentic hak7m.

Growing up in East Atlanta, GA, Kelile watched the heart breaking separation of his parents, his lack of guidance leading him to invest in crime due to peer pressure. In just one hot summer, eight of his best friends were shot and killed. This sparked his interest in rap further and also activism. While having grisly aggressive lyrics yet also calm sentimental ones, hak7m is an artist that likes to display his versatility through his craft providing sociopolitical overtones and gritty childhood narratives.

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