Rasheed Jamal

Growing up in our community we have wisemen and women we call “OG’s”. Some of them are simply old heads. Some of them have a background in the streets and earned that title. Others are carry that title because of the experience they gained in life affords them the opportunity to be mentors in passing or on a day to day basis. They become the people we depend on for guidance in place of missing family members or teachers we may not get where we are coming from. There comes a point to where we have to learn to acknowledge our own “Inner OG”. The voice of reason of reason that guides us. Rasheed Jamal Washington, is an American rapper, songwriter, podcaster, and author better known by his stage name — Rasheed Jamal. Through producing a prolific stream of musical output, his aim is to be FREE in through his creative endeavors, and to raise the level of expectation for himself and others. Touching on various genres and at going in on subject matter that many shy away from, the seasoned lyricist tends to push boundaries while normalizing the idea that a regular guy can be compassionate, spiritual, raw, real, harsh, thoughtful and thought provoking while also at time being reckless and unapologetic in his expression. Not one to mince words, Rasheed believes in being true to himself while also transcending the borders that have marginalized where Black American Culture meets intellectualism, art, and commerce. Based in Portland. Born and raised in Hot Springs, AR.