Many music artists struggle to establish their identity in an industry that pushes the formulaic mainstream box. However, some artists find the courage to carve their own music identity.
RAQI is a prime example of the latter. Using lyricism that evokes imagery of
worlds and stories untold
BIO
“Growing up with a mother who constantly studied religions and different cultures, I had this experience of opposite extremes...I was raised in the Pentecostal church, but sometimes we would be praise dancing at an outdoor Jewish synagogue or talking to my cousin about his Nuwaubian beliefs", recalls the singer.
Drawing on her childhood memories and vast appreciation for ethnomusicology, RAQI creates lyrics that pay homage to the beauty in so many different ethnicities while putting her own honest opinion on everything from political oppression to love.
The songstress is currently in the studio adding the final touches to her mixtape “The Audiobook: Volume 1” which is set to be released May 2014.
with rhythms that make hips "wine",RAQI is taking the world fusion genre by storm while adding an evolutionary urban contemporary twist.
Embracing her quirky personality, this Delaware born songbird is leading the pack in originality and honesty. This independent artist knows who she is spiritually and wants to use it as a platform to inspire others to find their true self while learning to love all people.
Raqi
