Ryan Oakes

Ryan Oakes is an American rapper and singer who has made a name for himself with a candid, highly personal writing style that blends vulnerability, anger and self-mockery. Originally from Virginia, he drew attention with his first self-released tracks, propelled by a tense flow and lyrics that address mental health, disillusionment, resilience and social pressure without hesitation. His music moves between alternative hip hop, pop-punk and emo rap, with melodic choruses that contrast with more aggressive verses. Across his projects he has refined a hybrid, cathartic style: a sound shaped by energetic productions, a voice constantly on edge and a very direct relationship with his audience. With his recent releases he expands his universe further by adding more melody and rock influences, confirming his status as an artist on the rise in the American alternative rap scene.