Rapper, singer, song-writer, Jalani Lion stemming from (Upstate) Kingston, New York embarked on his musical journey in the mid-2010s with clever rhymes, witty wordplay and soothing melodies. Influenced by the works of J. Cole, Drake, Big Sean, Tory Lanez & Kyle, Lion has developed a new sound all his own. Singles such as “Slay,” “Mama” and “Right Here” attest to his ability to create catchy hooks over infectious beats while intertwining different flows and messages within his verses. Born Jalani Crooks, in 1996, he has always been surrounded by music. From the Hip-Hop/Rap played by two of his older siblings to the Gospel/R&B played by his eldest sibling to the Smooth Reggae played by his single mother, Jalani is no stranger to the diverse sounds of music. However, the tragic, fatal car crash to his brother Jeffery D’Aguilar, in 2015, significantly impacted him. With the lost of his brother and a new born daughter, in 2016, Jalani had new reasons to succeed and pursue his dreams. 2017, Lion dropped his debut mixtape, ‘Not For Everybody,’ a 12-song project on SoundCloud with accompanying official music videos on YouTube. This work set the tone for his biggest single releases in 2018 and 2019, with “Slay,” “Mama” and “Right Here.” Jalani Lion is an independent artist on a speedy incline. With his conscious, yet controversial single “Clutter” arriving just in time for the new decade, we await Jalani Lion’s forthcoming project “Lion” - EP.