Originality gestates in the space between extremes. Ryan Oakes siphons a signature style from the nostalgic sound of old school hip-hop, fused with deeply personal lyrical themes and a unique modern flair. The Virginia-born and Los Angeles-based rapper, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and artist carves out his own hyper-charged hypnotic hybrid with no shortage of energy and attitude. His commitment to independence and integrity has yielded nearly half-a-billion streams and a devout fanbase.

“I put my own personality into the music as much as I can,” he notes. “There are some witty lines and a lot of personal truths. We’re trying to blend the genres so well to a point where you can’t label what we’re doing. It’s super detailed down to the smallest piece. That’s the Ryan Oakes secret sauce. It’s something no one else can replicate.”

His most recent project is a fiery explosion of passion fueled by early 2000s beats and intimately personal lyrics. Kicking off with a searing slab of hard rap in “I WISH,” this new cycle is gearing up to serve some of Oakes’ most honest and affecting music yet. “SUICIDAL THOUGHTS (NO ONE’S HOME)” featuring Against The Current’s Chrissy Costanza is a heartfelt and anthemic track that highlights the struggling battle with mental health. Always delivering the perfect mixture of emotion and energy, Ryan Oakes continues to be a lead innovator in the rock-rap game.