Zak G

Zak G (@iamzakg), a Syracuse-based rapper/producer/engineer, was deemed a "neighborhood vet & local phenom" by Syracuse University's 20 Watts Magazine. In 2023, he garnered over 180,000+ streams and 8,000 listeners, performing at 25+ events across New York State, including opening for Waka Flocka Flame at Le Moyne College.

Inspired by hip hop icons like Pharrell, Donald Glover, Mac Miller, Chance The Rapper, and Tyler the Creator, Zak's music seamlessly blends genres. At the forefront of contemporary music, he combines catchy pop hooks with poignant hip-hop verses, showcasing a broad vocal range and mainstream appeal that defies genre boundaries.

Notable tracks like "Get My Photo" became a pre-game anthem at Syracuse University's JMA Dome, while the fan-favorite "Done Up" independently amassed 37,000 streams & counting. Zak also glues the Upstate music scene, founding "The Bridge Upstate" and organizing the successful "Upstate Cypher," drawing 100+ creatives from over 14 New York towns & cities.

His mentorship at Zak G Studios, over 80 million views on his Zak G GIFs, the rapid sell-out of "The Awakening Theory" album vinyls at The Sound Garden Syracuse, and features on syracuse.com & Z89 Radio solidify Zak's position as a local inspiration. His story reflects unwavering dedication, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring a continuing uptrend in 2024.