Brought up in the notorious Calliope Projects, Allay Earhart is an up & coming New Orleanian rapper and community influencer. Raised by young teenage parents, Allay faced life-defining moments throughout his childhood; from homelessness and gun violence, to police brutality, and a whole host of other challenges.
Along the way, Allay had the opportunity to witness the success of Master P & No Limit Records, which inspired him to utilize his natural talents to overcome the circumstances within his poverty-stricken environment.
He uses his past experiences as fuel for his music, in turn creating a life-long soundtrack. Allay continues to support local communities like his own through his community collective, VäKú L.L.C.
In 2024, Allay Earhart received a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Latoya Cantrell for his inspiring impact. Earhart's musical talents have seen him open for renowned artists like Lil Wayne and Mac Phipps at the House of Blues and perform on the Coca-Cola stage at the Essence Festival. Earhart's VAKU brand co-sponsored two significant music festivals: the Nola Caribbean Fest and the Jerk Chicken Festival, enhancing his brand's visibility and influence in the music community.
A graduate of James Fauntleroy’s 1500 Sound Academy, Earhart has founded a music tech company that aids independent artists in navigating the industry. Earhart, a member of GNO Inc & IdeaVillage's music business accelerator program, "Metronome," where he is developing an app named Montralize. The app's sole purpose is to help music artists make sustainable income, highlighting his dedication to the financial well-being of artists. His efforts have not only been recognized locally but have also garnered attention from national platforms such as WGNO and FOX 8.
Several of Allay Earhart's songs have been played on prominent radio stations such as Q93, WHIV 102.3, WWOZ 90.7 FM, and WBOK 1230 AM, reflecting his music's widespread appeal and reach. Earhart's album "Great Habits, Great Heights" was inducted into the New Orleans Public Library's Crescent City Sound streaming platform.
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