HAKEEM PRIME
Electronic Press Kit (EPK) – December 2025
Artist Overview
Hakeem Prime is an independent singer-songwriter and rapper who seamlessly blends soul-drenched R&B with street-certified hip-hop. Born in Oakland, CA, raised between the Bay Area’s hyphy movement and Atlanta’s trap scene, he delivers heartfelt anthems about love, resilience, and triumph over adversity. With over 10 projects, multiple plaques, and a fiercely loyal global fanbase, Hakeem has evolved from underground mixtape phenom (as Hyphy Da Spider) to one of the most compelling indie voices of his generation.
Key Career Highlights
- 5.8 million streams earned a plaque for DÈTOUR II: Deluxe Edition (2023), written entirely during incarceration
- “Imma Let You Go” – 4M+ Apple Music streams, 1.7M+ YouTube views
- “Slip Up” – 2M views in first week (2016 breakout single)
- Former YMCMB development artist (2012 era, meetings & recordings with Lil Wayne camp)
- Viral collaborations with Beeda Weeda, lilheartbreak, JR The Golden Ticket, Tylrenzo
- Sold-out headline shows across USA: House of Blues (LA), Knitting Factory (ID & NY), Revolution Concert House (ID), The Room (MS), Rio Club (GA)
- Upcoming: Hamilton Hill Arts Center – Schenectady, NY (Aug 16, 2025) + nationwide 2025–2026 tour routing
- 18K+ engaged followers on X (@HakeemPrime), strong presence on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Notable Releases
- DÈTOUR II: Deluxe Edition (2023) – Plaque-earning introspective masterpiece
- Boise Distortion • Pack EP (2024)
- The Mixtape 3: Apex & Forthcoming (Deluxe) – Early YMCMB-era projects
- Singles: “Rather Die,” “Familiar,” “I Can’t With You,” “Need It,” “Overtime” (feat. Beeda Weeda)
Press & Media Praise
- Genius-verified lyrics & fan annotations on multiple tracks
- Featured on Thizzler On The Roof, All Bay Music, Power 102.8 Radio
- “A beacon of triumph in the streaming era” – industry reviews of DÈTOUR II
- “Turns pain into plaques” – fan & critic consensus
Stage & Performance
Magnetic live performer known for high-energy sets and emotional delivery. Past openers include Lil Wayne, E-40, Russ. Current show options: full band, DJ-backed, or acoustic “Storyteller” sets.
Booking & Management
Management: HakeemPrime.Manager@gmail.com
Booking (USA & International):
- Purple Snake Era – LaRon: 404-406-1670 - Ron Lee: 510-858-8818
- Direct: hakeemprimeworld@gmail.com |
Features & Collabs: Open – Here Press & Media Inquiries: hakeemprimeworld@gmail.com
One-Sheet Quote
“Hakeem Prime doesn’t just make music; he turns real life into anthems that stream, resonate, and last. Resilience you can feel, prestige you can hear.”
Links
Website: https://hakeemprime.com All music: https://linktr.ee/hakeemprime Instagram: @hakeemprime X/Twitter: @HakeemPrime YouTube: @HakeemPrime Spotify: Hakeem Prime Apple Music: Hakeem Prime
Ready to move crowds, break algorithms, and build legacies. Let’s work.
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