Jelani Aryeh
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About
American singer-songwriter who first began to gain attention for his 2017 album Suburban Destinesia. He followed that up with the albums Helvetica in 2019 and I've Got Some Living To Do in 2021. His music and lyrical content have been described as introspective and nostalgic.
Before Fame
He played football in high school before deciding to pursue music instead.
Trivia
His first name, Jelani, means "mighty" in Swahili and his last name, Aryeh, means "lion" in Hebrew. His 2020 single "Stella Brown" has racked up more than 30 million streams on Spotify.
Family Life
He is of African American, Filipino, and Chinese descent. His father served as his football coach throughout his youth.
Associated With
His 2017 single "Where We Go" includes a sample from the song "Brazil" by Declan McKenna.
