Based in Toronto, Akil Elijah is a breath of fresh air for Rap and Hip Hop. His journey as a rapper, poet, and creative director is not only extensive; but extremely well versed. With a focus on perfecting his artistry Akil continues to challenge the peers of his city with an intense combination of flow, musical dynamics, and intricate writing to shine as a recording artist and creative. 
 It is in Akil’s beliefs that Rap is meant to be expressive and speak through stories. At the same time exploring the intentional use of literary devices and he is known to do just that. Through charisma mixed with a tenacious and go-getter attitude, Akil explores a variety of musical styles and genres, ranging from Hip - Hop, Dancehall and to Pop Rock. Akil is constantly pushing the envelope of what it means to be a skilled artist with extreme versatility. With musical influences from cities like New York, Los Angeles and Houston; a lot of his influence is still drawn from his cultural roots in Jamaica and picks up from artists like Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Jay-Z, and many more. With this, Akil hopes to connect with every voice in every city while expressing a story that is relatable and easy to listen to. Still never drawing short on lyrical ability. Keep an eye out for this new artist on the rise and watch out for his pen as he continues to develop into the Hip Hop phenomenon he is bound to be.