At the tender age of 12, Aklesso was left with a void when his father abandoned him, a silence that he filled with the first chords of his music. As a first-generation American, the arts seemed like a distant dream, overshadowed by the pressures of traditional career paths. 

It wasn’t until his days at the Naval Academy, where a friend named Julian introduced him to the magic of GarageBand, that Aklesso began to see music not just as a hobby, but as a beacon of expression. However, the path was not straightforward. Transferring to Liberty University, Aklesso met Darius Dixon, a friend turned brother  who would become his biggest support for his artistry. Despite Darius's constant encouragement to pursue music full-time, Aklesso felt tethered by cultural expectations to become a lawyer, doctor, or engineer.

Soon after, Darius tragically passed in a car accident. The unexpected loss of Darius was the catalyst Aklesso needed. In memory of his best friend, he turned his grief into art, his pain into lyrics, and his solitude into solidarity. Since then, Aklesso has embarked on three national tours, released two EPs, and dropped three mixtapes, each project a testament to his evolving journey.

Aklesso’s music resonates with those who have felt the sting of loneliness, the weight of misfortune, and the quest for purpose. Through his music, Aklesso not only keeps the memory of Darius alive but also continues to inspire and provide peace to all who listen.

Aklesso

Kappaa!

WAYMO

116 Summer Twenty-Six

Run Dat Back Music LLC (ASCAP)

Aklesso Agama

Reach Records

Dónde Están (Watcho6)

Manny Montes

Tedashii

Yavier Luisan

Wxlf

DJ Mykael V

Ada Betsabe

Cardec Drums

Jacob “Biz” Morris

Connor Back

Lasanna “ACE” Harris

Yavier Jesurum

Wilfredo Collado

Mykael Tyler Velez

Lasanna Harris

Jacob Cardec

Hector Calvo

Emmanuel Rodriguez

Bryan Aponte

Yavier Luisan Music (ASCAP)

Songs By Tuma Harris (BMI)

Niko Eme Publishing (BMI)

Music by Heaven Publishing (BMI)

Cardec Drums Publishing (BMI)

Bryan Aponte Publishing (BMI)

Betsabe Music (ASCAP)

Chase Three Fourteen (ASCAP)

Tedashii Anderson

Summer 20

nobigdyl.

Jon Keith

Mashell

Jonathan Randle

Dylan Phillips

Mashell Leroy

Aklesso Agama (BMI)

Jonathan Keith Randle (ASCAP)

Mashell Musik (ASCAP)

INDIE TRIBE PUBLISHING(ASCAP)

onathan Keith Randle (ASCAP)

indie tribe publishing (ascap)

I'm Up

Control

CASS

Parris Chariz

Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records

Cassandra Kanda

Parris Hoskins

CASS (APRA)

World 45 (BMI)

Better Sober

Lecrae

GoCrae (ASCAP)

Song Trust (BMI)

Wallis World Music Publishing with exclusive admin by Kobalt (BMI)

CULTURE HOUSE MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP LLC (ASCAP)

Deandre Hunter

Too Much

HEATHEN

GAWVI

Wordsplayed

Garnell Watts

Gabriel Azucena

John Itiola

Heathen Music (ASCAP)

Self Published (BMI)

John Toluwani Itiola (BMI)

Climate Change

PANORAMA

Enzo Gran

Jacob "Biz" Morris at Reach Records

Trombone by Daniel Wytanis

Unashamed Pub (ASCAP)

Jacob "Biz" Morris

Baker Act

Rhomar Jessy

TROSSTHEGIANT

Rhomar Jessy Rodriguez

Tanner Ross

GET EM

Garnell “KillaWatts”

Jacob "Biz" Morris at Reach Records Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records

JRaul Garcia

FreeSundaes (ASCAP)

GNO (Guys Night Out)

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