Jaime Waite, also known by the stage name Absense. The Bronx native’s talent is clear, utilizing his production and rapping skills to create a soundscape that harnesses both the bounce and catchy melodic vocals that have bolstered the South’s place at the forefront of modern hip-hop, as well as the unmistakable grittiness and direct lyrics that his New York is so renowned for. Absense has developed a sound that’s enjoyable and consumable while remaining authentic. Absense wants his voice to be heard and has no shortage of confidence in his quality and calibre as an artist, a confidence that he effortlessly projects in videos and flowing seamlessly over his own well crafted production.