The Spiritual Lyricism of Kharii: A New Sound

Artist Name: Kharii

Hometown: Gloucester, MA

Can you tell us about your background? Where did you grow up, and how has that influenced your music?

I grew up in Gloucester, MA. I grew up in a neighborhood hanging out with all boys who listened to rap, and my older brother listened to rap. That’s where I got introduced to it, like 8 years old. When I was 16, there were issues happening in the house. I needed a creative outlet and that’s where I discovered my talent and passion for rapping.

What was your early introduction to music and hip-hop? Do you have any specific artists or experiences that inspired you?

Yes, around 16 I got heavily into Eminem and it really inspired the style and way I write. Growing up, I almost exclusively listened to Eminem and didn’t dip into other hip hop artists until I was about 21, but only really listened lightly to what was on the charts. I’ve recently done several deep dives into other artists in the hip hop game and have found myself really enjoying J Cole, NF and Joyner Lucas.

When did you start making music, and what was your first project?

I started making remixes on YouTube in 2019. Since then I’ve deleted them all because they were so embarrassing. In the years following that I did accapellas on Instagram and spit verses on TikTok and Instagram, mostly rapping over other artists’ beats. I didn’t put out my first song until the end of 2021 when I released Up Freestyle, which was my first released song on Spotify.

How would you describe your style and sound? What sets you apart from other artists?

I’m very lyrical and gritty with my music. But I’m very different because I use that to communicate spiritual wisdom that I learned from Buddhist texts and psychedelics.

Do you write your own lyrics? If so, what themes or messages do you often explore in your music?

Yes, I write all my own lyrics. The themes and messages I often find using are spiritual messages. I consider myself a holistic rapper. Sometimes I’ll include biohacking, meditation, visualizations and the law of attraction into my music. I’ve been into motivational speeches since high school and that comes through in my music as well, talking about overcoming challenges and staying motivated.

What challenges have you faced as an independent artist in the hip-hop scene? How have you overcome them?

Mostly self doubt, being independent and not having a team, you really just have yourself. It’s been challenging, especially while reading hate comments. Often as an artist I make a song and then hear it a few weeks later and hate it. Also, loving a song that I have to spend money on, on a very low budget, and then put all this energy into and seeing it completely flop is really hard but I get through it by holding a vision of my future and what I want and to continuously step into that feeling as if it’s already happened. I study Joe Dispenza and Neville Goddard and use those practices to tap into the feeling of having what I already want. Being in that energy really helps me and reminds me that I’m just waiting for the universe to catch up and it’s already done.

Can you tell us about your latest project? What can fans expect from it?

My latest project has been an album called “Six Prospect Street” coming out this Spring. It’s different from anything I’ve ever done before. I usually keep my music light and packed with new age modern wisdom and spirituality. This is more of a deep dive into things that I haven’t told anyone about. It’s also a much more gritty, real rap album, telling stories I think my audience will be surprised to hear.

Is there anything else you’d like our audience to know about you or your music?

I believe music subliminally programs peoples’ subconscious. I want to program people to be the highest versions of themselves, but also I want to talk about real stuff and not sound like I’m unrelatable and I want them to feel my music deeply.

Follow Kharii on her social media platforms to witness her growth as an artist and be part of her evolving narrative. As she continues to forge her path in the music industry, the anticipation surrounding her work promises to deliver a sound that is not only fresh but also deeply impactful. Stay tuned for the lyrical journey that Kharii is set to unveil, and prepare to be inspired by her authentic voice and unwavering determination to connect with listeners on a profound level.

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