Messiah
Messiah, also known as Messiah El Artista, is an independent Dominican rapper known for his Latin spin on trap music. Born on June 8, 1990, in the Dominican Republic, he relocated at the age of two to Harlem New York City and was raised there. His first full length album Made in Europe was released in 2016 featuring other Latino artists such as Tali, Lito Kirino, and Shadow Blow. Made in Europe was inspired by his travels in Europe while on tour and includes a range of different styles of music including rap, hip-hop, and reggae. He has performed at large venues across the world like Madison Square Garden and is known for being the first Latino rapper to sell out Stage 48. Throughout his career he has caught the attention of many big name artists such as Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Daddy Yankee, and Nicky Jam and has received numerous offers to sign with big named labels but continues to remain an independent artist.