Issa Muneer Elias is an African American singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist and MC, born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Begotten November 13, 1994 to his mother, Dr. Zenobia Day and his father, Marcus Simmons (ANOM!LE's Omn!pax), Issa inherited (along with Islam) the innate drive to self-express. Growing up, he would often find himself singing, dancing, playing makeshift instruments, drawing and gaming. With the loving support of his family, Issa was able to explore and further harness his skillsets. With a clear passion for visual media, gaming and storytelling, he majored in game art and design, receiving a bachelor’s in computer science. Driven by a “do-for-self” vision, upon graduating in 2016, he shifted focus from the treaded path of his fellow classmates and began freelancing his art and design skills for friends, family and local businesses.

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In 2018, Issa expanded his creative horizons by experimenting with music production and discovering a passion for graffiti writing and lettering. His growing devotion to hip-hop culture led him to establish Seiiki Art Studios in 2021, a space designed for underground artists to network, collaborate, and thrive, rejecting the constraints of the mainstream entertainment industry. Dismissing the exploitative practices of corporations, Issa built his career on the principle that artists should be free to make a living doing what they love without seeking industry approval. He firmly believes that creativity is a powerful tool of empowerment, ready to elevate anyone who dares to walk the artist's path, regardless of societal pressures.