Jelie is a multi-talented rapper and producer who is at the fulcrum of an evolving Hip Hop scene. Jelie pronounced “Jel-eye” is a very different and uniquely wired musician who isn’t afraid to break the rules and push the boundaries of our perception with her deeply layered lyricism and well-crafted production. Born and raised in Denver Colorado, Jelie is making music that is driven by a desire to motivate, inspire, and tell her story her way. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Recording Arts and music is the vehicle by which she expresses herself authentically. She writes lyrics that draw from her experiences and by using her musical acumen she articulates stories and shared perspectives that will connect with audiences across the spectrum. She cites icons such as Missy Elliott, Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung as pivotal influences in her music. She also draws inspiration from her family. Her autistic brother and sister are at the center of her motivation and heart. She has a deep-rooted passion and loves working with people who are perceived as disadvantaged, the elderly, the young, and the disabled. As an artist, her bars are cold and knit together by emotive and expressive punchlines. Her effortless intonations are accentuated by a skillfully resonated voice. She delivers her rhymes in a cadence that crescendos with spellbinding emotive undertones. The talented enigma is here to reshape and leave an indelible mark in the industry.

In the News

• TEDx - Jelie: An artists' guide to running a business - TEDx Cherry Creek Women - December 2019
• 303 Magazine - Mic Drop – It’s Music or Nothing For Jelie - Sept. 2021
• CU Denver News - Denver rapper Jelie embraces the business side of the music industry - May 2019
• Denver  Westword - Jelie Drops New EP, Pushes Limits of Rapping and Production - Sept. 2018

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