Conscious hip-hop artist RO$$A¥ is the SOL CHILD of Denver rap. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, he fell in love with Southern rappers like OutKast and started writing rhymes as a teen. After years of fine-tuning his musical abilities, he rose through the ranks of open mics to become the dynamic recording artist and producer he is today. Since moving to Denver in 2021, RO$$A¥ has dropped three projects, played iconic local venues, and cemented himself as part of the city’s underground hip-hop scene. 
 His latest album, The Messenger Who Shot Back, pairs thoughtful lyricism with his self-produced melodic beats. Taking inspiration from the raw vulnerability of artists like J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Kid Cudi, RO$$A¥ narrates the lessons he’s learned and encourages other determined dreamers to persevere. 
 Just in 2023, RO$$A¥ has done over fifteen live performances including collaborations with Sofar Sounds, a show with prolific emcee Termanology, and opening for beloved alt-rap group The Pharcyde. He also secured his first two festival slots, playing South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and Denver’s own Underground Music Showcase. Recently, RO$$A¥ started working with Berlin-based independent label No End Mode Records, which featured his track “Inner Child” on their debut compilation album. 
 BE SOL MINDED. THINK RADIANT. BE RADIANT. 
 - Cleo Mirza