A name tells you a lot about a person. Upstates, the rising star’s stage name, is inspired by his hometown. It speaks of his persona—his motivating drive to create something out of nothing and this helps him visualize his ultimate destination while achieving necessary goals. Upstates realized his ability to touch people with his words in 2015, stirring up his passion and love for rap music.
The young star has followed this path ever since, creating his music and sound. The harsh reality in which the Upstate New York-based artist grew up also undoubtedly influenced his musical inspiration. You can tell his rap style is truly unmatched, and now, with the rapper anticipating the release of an album, he is experiencing some serious momentum. A lover of music from eras before he was even born, he incorporates his inspirations and genuine love for the craft in every project he does. Throughout the quarantine, he continued to flex his skills with hits like “Upstates Greats,” “and has no intention of slowing down preparing his sophomore album “Back to School.”
