Alaz

ALäZ is ambassador for his city, preserver of a culture, and servant to the people. His influences include the likes of KRS-One, Miles Davis, Arrested Development, and Outkast. Whether moving the crowd as a lyrical force or playing captivating melodies on his trumpet, he is truly a one of a kind artistic genius. On May 19, 2016 at a Miles Davis Tribute at Crenshaw Mall, he met Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper who inspired him to elevate his study of music and refine his approach. 2 months later, he moved to California with the determined idea to “Be Better” driven to be the change he wishes to see in the world. A community activist, student minister, and music educator, ALäZ uses his platform as an artist to teach people how to “Be Yourself" and then work to “Be Better" by demonstrating it with his own life first. Committed to encouraging youth, he returns to his hometown every summer to produce and host the Real Talk Hip Hop Summit showing youth how to value and use their gifts to create careers that improve their communities. It is his ultimate goal to provide programs that teach youth to play, record, and create businesses with live music in underserved communities.