Welcome
“My story didn’t start in a studio. It started in the fire.”
Ciph Boogie is a Brooklyn-raised songwriter, storyteller, and hip-hop artist whose music carries the weight of real life — grief, resilience, and everything in between. His pen is both scalpel and scripture, cutting deep while leaving space for healing. Whether writing from pain, joy, or memory, Ciph doesn’t just make songs — he builds worlds from experience.
Born to a Nigerian father from Benin City and a New York-born mother, Ciph’s early world was shaped by generational strength. His grandmother played a central role, raising him in the Marcy Projects, just a few floors above Jay-Z’s longtime friend Tyran “TY-Ty” Smith. That block wasn’t just hip-hop lore — it was home. But it was also where he first witnessed struggle, ambition, and the delicate line between dreams and survival.
“I lived in Bed-Stuy until I was 11. My family later moved to Canarsie, where I still live. But I carry everything from that time — the sound, the silence, and the people I’ve lost along the way.”
Ciph Boogie knows what it means to grieve while moving forward. He’s lost both of his parents, and that grief runs through his writing — not as a crutch, but as a compass. His lyrics don’t beg for sympathy. They demand presence. They speak to those who’ve had to grow up fast, hold it all together, and still show up for the world like nothing’s broken.
From raw verses to cinematic hooks, Ciph’s songwriting has always cut through. His early records earned placements with ESPN, Red Bull, and the NBA — not by chasing trends, but by standing in his truth until the world caught up. Tracks like “Solemnly,” “Let’s Work,” and “Rush” proved his words could move through mainstream channels without ever losing soul. At the same time, he was helping shape the digital voice of hip-hop, working closely with the late Reggie Osse (Combat Jack) and contributing to the podcast wave that changed how culture is archived.
But in 2025, Ciph returned with a deeper mission. Not just to rap — but to speak life into memory.
His single “Stars in the Sky” became a powerful chapter in that story: a cinematic, emotionally raw tribute to his late mother and the unspoken legacy of those who shape us. Released independently through Asemota Music Group, the song earned two Wavy Award nominations (Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year) and landed editorial support from Vevo, a clear signal that lyric-driven storytelling still moves people.
“I’m not chasing the spotlight. I’m building something real. Something I can own. Something that outlives me.”
Ciph Boogie’s catalog has since evolved into a living archive — blending intricate songwriting with emotional grit, sharp flows with melodic undertones, and personal vulnerability with cultural weight. He doesn’t label himself as “positive” or “conscious.” He just tells the truth — about grief, masculinity, ambition, and memory. Whether he’s reaching Gen Z on TikTok or resonating with longtime heads, the mission remains the same: legacy over hype, soul over algorithms.
Now, with Asemota Music Group officially established, a growing visual campaign using next-gen storytelling tools like Sora, and his next single “Just Pray for Me” on deck, Ciph isn’t just making records — he’s curating a blueprint. For artists who’ve lived, lost, and still find the courage to create. For the ones who understand that music isn’t just art — it’s testimony.