Racey

About Racey

Racey was born RaSheedah Aq'ueelah Muwwakkil and is a lyrical phenom hailing from South Sacramento, California. Born October 25th in Washington (expired link). to devout Muslims she is the fifth of seven children as well as nurturing mother.

Around the age of five Racey's family moved west landing in the Los Angeles Watts area housing projects before relocating to the Oakland/Berkeley regions of the East Bay Area. After the dissolution of her parents marriage she'd move for a short time to Placerville CA. to reside with Maternal Grandparents, later being inducted into the States fostercare system and sent to the South Area of Sacramento CA. where she's continued to make roots.

Having experienced both the good and bad that life has had to offer Racey is a natural leader with a true revolutionary's Spirit, who's personality is very engaging, bubbly and positively vibrant. She deals with serious subject matter, tackling tough issues and addressing society's ills in her music, Racey writes songs that reflect a deep understanding of life, love, struggle and perseverance from the perspective of a young Muslim raised child, yet reared in the ghettos of America and raised by the Golden States defunct foster care system.

Racey is an all around talent who's voice is more stirring than a sirens. She attacks Hip~Hop, R&B as well as Jazz tracks with a vengeance, lashing beats with vigour and a tongue that is almost venomous. With grace and poise she commands attention with her spoken word, always telling it like it is. Rah writes with wisdom beyond her years, printing a bit of her Soul on each page dealing with topics that are both challenging and provocative. Racey has everything it takes to be a Star!

RaSheedah Aq'ueelah Muwwakkil aka Racey started blessing the Sacramento California spoken word scene in the late 90's performing at open mic venues, poetry slams, cafe readings as well as civic events, always to great praise. Racey is lyrically captivating and has worked with some of the most promising local producers and artists such as Young Meek, JTrax & Studio-Ton. Opening for Goapele as well as sharing the stage with the Legendary Rick Ross, Kevin Sandbloom, Lady of Rage, Antwone Fisher and others. Keep your opticals peeled she's sure to reach her zenith.