detahjae is a 24-year-old visionary artist from the Section 8 neighborhoods of Oakland, California. Born into a family of musicians who never got their big break, he picked up where his parents left off—beginning his own musical journey at just seven years old.
In November 2024, he released his breakout single “Janice,” a raw, emotionally charged record that showcased his sharp storytelling and cinematic creativity. That same month, he dropped his debut album Lone, Borealis, further immersing fans into his world through its cohesive sound and introspective themes. Known for his immersive world-building and self-directed visuals, detahjae has cultivated a loyal and growing fanbase drawn to his ability to turn emotion into art that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
In 2025, detahjae released his album FLARE, featuring standout tracks like “TEST” and “YOU READY?!” with La Reezy and Garret Sparrow. He also spent the beginning of the year on the road opening for Joey Valence & Brae, introducing his music to new audiences across the country and continuing to build momentum as a live performer.
Continuing to build on that momentum, detahjae released his latest single and music video, “TFIGO,” in April and has an exciting slate of new music planned to close out the year. With a distinctive artistic vision, captivating visuals, and a rapidly expanding fanbase, detahjae continues to carve out his own lane as one of hip-hop’s most exciting emerging artists.
