Rashad97

Richmond California

Rashad '97' Atkinson, born in Los Angeles County, California, in July 1997, began his music career by writing poetry as a form of self-therapy. This creative outlet helped him navigate his past and life growing up in the Golden State from a retrospective point of view. Through his poetry, he showcases his "pen game," taking listeners on introspective journeys through his mind while simultaneously addressing the conflicting emotions of the heart. 97 masters his sound alongside his engineers, layering tracks to create rich tapestries of work with each production. As a dedicated student of the craft, he remains open to learning and continues to expand on his passion for music . He draws inspiration from many great artists . A few favorites he often refers to as his 'Archetypes' in how he structures and delivers are; J Cole , Reason, Westside Boogie, Tupac Shakur, Nas ,and Jay Z. In addition, Producers like Alchemist, Timbaland, SponsoredByDart, and SounWave plus more, all serve to man