Bio

AMANI(Meaning PEACE) JAE(Born James Elliot Ricks III) IS A TRUE INNOVATOR & ONE OF THE NEW UP & COMING FACES IN HIP HOP. Born and raised in Phoenix Arizona with family roots Nationwide in New York, Texas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Chicago. “ I have seen all sides of hip hop around the states and it has definitely molded me into what I am today. I take a little bit from all of those places and created one unique style(Amani Jae).” His energetic and creative approach to hip hop has definitely set him apart from many other artist in the game. His raw talent & passion for music has created him the ability to launch his independent recording company and assemble a team of Artist, Producers & Dancers. Amani Jae also studies music theory in college and has taking multiple recording classes to further his knowledge in music. He believes that bringing knowledge and intellect back into hip hop Industry is important for everybody, especially the youth. “Currently the head President of Finnesse Music Group, Amani is striving to develop unique ways to create Intelligent, fun, good and solid music all at the same time. “ I believe in always staying true to you art form and making music that has a substance and something that people can relate to and yet groove at the same time(Amani Jae).”