Rab’s story starts in East Bakersfield, California — not in comfort, not in privilege, but in survival. His childhood was shaped by instability, addiction, and learning how to stand on his own before most kids even understand what that means. He didn’t grow up with a roadmap. He grew up figuring it out day by day. That early pressure didn’t break him, though. It built him — and today, that foundation shows up in his music, his fatherhood, and the discipline he carries into everything he does.
Growing up Rab bounced from house to house, adapting quickly, learning how to read rooms before stepping into them. By nine years old, he says he wasn’t becoming a man — he was forced to be one. Not by choice, but by survival.
At ten, he was introduced to the realities of the streets. While other kids focused on cartoons and playground politics, Rab was absorbing lessons about discipline, silence, and awareness. In Bakersfield, he explains, mercy isn’t given — it’s earned. You either find your footing or get overlooked. That mentality shaped him early, carving resilience into his character long before he understood what resilience meant.
Yet even in that environment, he found escape. Skateboarding became freedom. The concrete beneath his wheels, the sun on his back, music blasting through headphones — that was therapy before therapy had a name. Falling and getting back up taught him something deeper than tricks ever could. It built confidence when the world tried to shrink him. It gave him ownership over something in a life that often felt temporary.
The streets taught him different lessons — about value, about hustle, about consequences. He learned quickly that effort determines outcome. Pressure either breaks you or forms you. He could feel the statistics closing in, the kind that turn young men into numbers and candles on sidewalks.
Then fatherhood changed everything.
At 20, Rab became a father — a moment he credits with saving his life. Where there could have been distractions, he chose responsibility. Where recklessness once lingered, discipline stepped in. “Father first. Hustler second,” is how he frames it. That shift marked the beginning of a different path — one built on legacy rather than quick wins.
Over the past year, Rab has also embraced a renewed spiritual foundation, walking with Jesus and reshaping his outlook. For him, faith isn’t about image; it’s about unlearning survival mode and relearning peace. It’s about leading without fear and building without destroying himself in the process. The grit of Bakersfield still runs through him, but the direction has changed. He’s focused on healing the little boy who grew up too fast and becoming the man his daughter won’t have to survive — but can look up to.
Music has always been present in Rab’s life. Long before recording, he was freestyling with friends, flipping songs in real time just for the love of it. He began recording in 2010 but didn’t take it seriously until the 2018–2020 window, when focus replaced hobby. Influenced by artists like Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Mac Dre, along with the soulful sounds of Brenton Wood, The Delfonics, Rick James, Mary Jane Girls, and Lisa Lisa, his taste spans generations. That diversity shows up in his catalog. While he often revisits similar themes — hustle, pressure, growth — he works intentionally to ensure no two tracks feel the same.
Rab records much of his music from his home studio, keeping his process hands-on and personal. He has collaborated with local producers including Dinero Joints, Jaycee Beats, and Tigahood, strengthening ties within his city’s creative community. His most recent release, “A Day Ago,” featuring Dinero Joints, continues to build momentum as he prepares to unload a vault of unreleased material — at least 20 tracks waiting for the right moment. He’s also locked in on a collaborative tape with fellow Bakersfield artist Travmoox, signaling that his city remains central to his movement.
Despite coming from a street-rooted background, Rab says he didn’t spend much time hanging around for the sake of it. If he was outside, it was purposeful. His lifestyle became the soundtrack, and now the music reflects that lived experience.
When asked who helped him along the way, his answer is simple: anyone who pressed play. Whether the feedback was praise or criticism, it all shaped the growth. Most recently, he credits his business partner and graphic designer Ernesto for helping sharpen the vision behind the brand.
