Rise Rashid is one of the most promising independent hip hop performers today. His "Microphone" mixtape series captivated underground listeners from 2013-2018 with pure lyricism, unique storytelling, and creative concepts. The success of these mixtapes put Rise physically in the company of legends like Nas, Ms. Lauryn Hill, CeeLo Green, Freeway, & Beanie Sigel as well as helping him gain the respect of heads throughout the hip hop world. The 2 EPs that followed, "Five Mics” & "Love & War" featured guest appearances by Joell Ortiz & Leah Jenea continued Rise's momentum in hip hop. His most recent album titled "Coach Rise". The "Coach Rise” album opens the listeners more into the side of Rise that coaches & mentors teens. The gives us the reality of life’s lows & highs on the songs like Cause & Effect & Never Settle (Amazing Grace) as well as celebration moments on songs like "Clap 4 Us" which tells the story of the 2021 4A Basketball State Champions, the Millbrook Wildcats where Rise is an assistant coach. Rise’s trajectory represents exactly what his name defines. His next release titled “Kriol-ish” is the most different of all the projects. Rise, who’s mother is from the Cape Verdean Islands uses the native language of his mother’s country “Kriolu” or “Cape Verdean Creole” and mixes it with his style of rap over infectious afro beats! The album is set to release November 1, 2022 and already has 1 single released titled "Rainha De Kurason (Reina De Corazón) ft. JB Real”.