anees is an independent singer-rapper from the washington d.c. area. his music is a genre-less treat of ear candy melodies, sublime rhyme-scheming and vulnerable lyricism. his rare fusion of pop and hip-hop with an r&b tone often draws comparison to artists such as mac miller, russ, and chance the rapper.
anees writes songs with fine-grained intention. his lyrics are crarfted to inspire introspection and good vibes. he believes passionately that music is meant to help others heal. that is the driving principle in all of his songs.
his first hit single, “slip”, is an upbeat and summery love song that showcases poignant prose and mesmerizing melody. “slip” picked up love from many major artists, including a co-sign from Justin Bieber, which led to national press coverage. on april 6th, anees released his latest hit “sun and moon” which has taken over the internet, becoming the number 1 song on the BillBoard Philippines Charts and debuting at number 2 on the Billboard Songbreakers Chart. the audio for this song has become one of the most viral social media trends of 2022. “sun and moon” (the lead single on anees’ debut album) has surpassed 35 million streams in it’s first six weeks.
Anees has featured on 100+ Spotify & Apple Music editorial playlists including “New Music Friday”, “Pop Rising”, and “Good Vibes”. His songs have reached 300 million streams across platforms. With over 5 million followers on social media, Anees has built an avid community of supporters who champion his music passionately. He attributes much of his success to his loyal fans. Anees will be dropping his debut album “summer camp” in April 2023 which will include his many viral Tiktok hit singles “sun and moon”, “leave me”, “wannabe”, “thrive” and more.