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Chicago’s Rising Star Aquee Easley Releases ‘Costa’ on YouTube
Emanating from the South-side of Chicago’s vibrant rap scene, Aquee Easley introduces ‘Costa,’ a lyrical masterpiece featuring Roy G, to YouTube’s global audience. With a profound poetic flair blended with an authentic Hip-Hop beat, Aquee’s raw storytelling encapsulates the struggles and triumphs of his life’s journey.
Inspired by the likes of Common, J Cole, and Joyner Lucas, Aquee’s distinctive music style resonates in ‘Costa,’ evoking a profound emotional connection with listeners. His unique fusion of rhythmic cadences, compelling lyricism, and melodic hooks promises an immersive musical experience.
Aquee, an engineer at Google and a Northwestern University alumnus, uses his academic journey and neighborhood influences to create a relatable narrative, positioning him as a voice for many.
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Chicago Artist, Aquee, shoots video for hit song Rumor in Paris
Aquee Easley is a talented rapper, songwriter, and producer who was born and raised on the South-side of Chicago. The Rumor rapper is best known for his album “His Report Card” which was released in Fall 2023 and received great fan recognition and interest from music industry professionals. His core music style is Hip-Hop with a blend of poetry. His lyricism and melodic hooks keep fans coming back. His music speaks to his experiences growing up on Chicago’s South-side navigating influences from the block with his academic goals. He grew up listening to Common, Jadakiss, LL Cool J, and R&B artists like Musiq Soulchild. His current musical influences are Lecrae, J Cole, Connor Price and Joyner Lucas.
Aquee started his music journey at 16 when he formed a rap group with two friends from his neighborhood. Aquee studied engineering at Northwestern University and is currently an engineer at Google.