Origins
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Kwaj is a Nigerian American artist by way of North Carolina. He moved to Michigan where he was introduced to Hip-Hop at a young age. Rap battles on the bus and impromptu freestyles on college campuses set the foundation for Kwaj’s affinity to Golden Era elements of hip-hop culture. Mixing in his modern day influences Kwaj’s style can be described as a contemporary nostalgia, centered around meticulously crafted, introspective bars over jazzy, boom bap production.
His best work comes out when collaborating with fellow Foreknowledge member Hobbes Duende, and their song “Clouds in the Sky” has recently surpassed the 500k streams mark. With a catalog featuring uplifting lyrics and authentic stories, Kwaj is an artist for fans who enjoy household names such as Mick Jenkins, Joey Bada$$, Elzhi, and Kota The Friend.
