About
American experimental rapper and creative director who rose to prominence for his genre-bending sound and fiercely independent approach, taking creative control by writing, directing, and conceptualizing nearly every element of his music and visuals. His early discography includes mixtapes such as "Flamingos and Finches," and "Religion." He later earned substantial acclaim for his single "Melt My Face" and his two-part EP, "Butterflies Pt. 1" and "Butterflies Pt. 2."
Before Fame
He relocated to Houston, TX during his early teens and began releasing music around 2014 under the stage name Billy Ocean. He is the first in his family to pursue a music career, a path that hadn't initially crossed his mind until a chance experience in college. After watching friends record songs, he tried writing and performing on his own, instantly falling in love with the process and quickly developing a passion for his newfound talent.
Trivia
In February 2025, he was featured on the cover of DSRPT Magazine and named on the publication's coveted list of "DSRPTERS OF THE YEAR." He has also been profiled by publications such as Office Magazine, PaperMag, and Voyage LA. He has performed at notable events including the BET Awards and Rolling Loud.
Family Life
In his 2025 interview with DSRPT Magazine, he stated that he came from a family of all girls. He also expressed that his family is his greatest inspiration.
Associated With
In 2018, he released a single on SoundCloud called "CLOUDS & AMMO" that was a remix of Lil Wayne's "Prom Queen."
