A multitalented and multifaceted force in the underground, Azure The Paradox is undeniably "next up." Born March 28, 2000, the artist also known as Suburban Murakami is a recording artist, producer, and engineer among other things. Since 2016 he has been releasing a slew of music that culminated in the 2018 debut full-length "Faded." It was followed by the 2018 effort "No Sleep in Suburbia," and 2021's cinematic opus "There Is No Paradise For Us." The Prince George's County, Maryland native blends the sounds of modern, contemporary trap with alternative R&B, electronic hip hop and cloud rap. Citing artists like Childish Gambino, Travis Scott, Sean Leon, and Mac Miller as his influences, Azure The Paradox is shaping up to make a big impact in the music landscape.