Colorfully stylish while pullingin intimate emotions and a delirious slew of inspiration from across generations, SSGKobe echoes the mystifying energy of the internet. Since creating his first songs five years ago, the Louisiana-born artist has unloaded bangers that vacillate between sullen and ecstatic, creating an Auto-Tune-drenched soundtrack while cultivating a growing legion of fans—listeners, critics, and fellow artists as diverse as his influences. He flaunts a mix of refinement and hyperactivity on new singles like "MIA," a melodic tale of drug use, newfound wealth, and reluctant love. It evokes his mission to inspire listeners to find comfort in their identity but also to enjoy themselves. Raised in Centerville, LA, SSGKobe—whose name is derived from his fandom for both Kobe Bryant and the Dragon Ballmanga franchise—broke out with 2019 releases like his project M3and “WYD,” a track that laced luxurious flexes and casual gunplay with artful randomness. After collaborating with Brockhampton for their album Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, he dropped "Calabasas," an exuberant cut that became his biggest to date and featured a visual directed by Cole Bennett. Following the