Areeyedee is a genre frei music artist born in Kansas and raised in Azle, Texas just outside of Dallas/Fort Worth. He is currently living in Darmstadt, Germany.
In his younger years, Areeyedee was the lead singer in a rock band in the 90’s. Hip Hop came into his life serveral years ago as he was offered the role of a hip-hop artist in a feature film. As he dove deep into this character he fell in love with the history behind hip-hop music.
Areeyedee blends many genres together from Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Country and EDM.
Areeyedee's sound palette is wide and has no limits. Country influences include Johnny Cash, Hank Williams JR. and Charlie Daniels. Rock influences include Metallica, Motley Crue, Billy Idol and many more.
His main Hip-Hop influences include Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Grandmaster Funk, Public Enemy, Beasty Boys, Jay-Z, Future, Young Thug, Puff Daddy and the list goes on and on.
Areeyedee has worked with Multi-Platinum Producer Freek Van Workum (21 Savage, Tech N9ne, Capital Bra, Bausa, Kalash).
Areeyedee is currently releasing new music every two weeks.