From the boroughs of Manhattan to the mountains of Colorado, Raiz Da Novelis has built a creative identity rooted in discipline, reflection, and the power of lived experience. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, raised in the pulse of Connecticut, and now grounded in Pueblo, Colorado, Raiz carries a worldview shaped by movement, service, and spiritual awakening. A military war veteran, a Licensed Practical Nurse, a lifelong meditator, and a visionary hip-hop artist, he is the definition of multidimensional.
But Raiz is not just another artist—he is a messenger.
A Life Built on Depth, Discovery & Daily Alignment
Meditation is more than a practice for Raiz—it is the doorway through which his creativity flows. Every morning, he centers himself, reconnects with the environment, and listens to the quiet messages the world has to offer. The mountains surrounding him have become both sanctuary and studio.
“I meditate daily. That’s where I get my inspiration,” he explains.
From these practices came unexpected gifts: painting, pencil drawing, clarity, and a sharpened sense of truth. Books like Metahuman by Deepak Chopra helped him elevate his consciousness, aligning his inner world with the purpose behind his art.
Heritage in Rhythm: Salsa, Hip-Hop & the Sound of Becoming
Raiz’s artistic DNA was shaped long before he ever touched a studio.
His father—a musician in a salsa band—gave him rhythm.
His childhood—spent during the birth of hip-hop—gave him culture.
This fusion of Boricaño musical tradition and raw hip-hop origin energy created the perfect storm inside him. His music carries the grit of early hip-hop, the soul of live instrumentation, and the spiritual uplift of someone who has lived, healed, and evolved.
A Voice Unlike Any Other: Cosmic Perspective Meets Street Reality
What makes Raiz Da Novelis stand out is not just his experience—it’s his dimension.
He writes from a cosmic perspective, weaving spiritual honesty into the rugged texture of hip-hop. His stories come from real moments, real transformations, and a real desire to elevate minds without losing the edge that hip-hop demands.
He is “vocabulactic”—a word that perfectly describes his ability to play with language while staying mindful of his audience. His mission is clarity, not confusion. His fear is not failing, but losing the people he’s trying so hard to reach.
“Overall my message is positive, possible, enlightening, and true.”
Motivation: The Quest for Positive Hip-Hop That Still Hits Hard
Raiz represents something rare: positive hip-hop that still keeps the grime, the grit, and the authenticity.
The beats knock. The message rises.
What motivates him is hearing other artists contribute light to a genre often overshadowed by negativity. He envisions himself doubling down on positivity, consistency, and truth—showing that you can uplift without sacrificing energy.
A Unique Creative Process Fueled by Spontaneity & Meditation
Raiz’s music doesn’t come from formulas—it comes from flow.
His creative process is spontaneous, intuitive, and deeply spiritual. Before entering the studio, he meditates until the noise quiets and the right ideas emerge. His samples come to him naturally. His beats evolve with intention. And with the ability to play piano, he layers melodies that give his tracks depth beyond the ordinary.
His music is never one-dimensional because he himself is not one-dimensional.
The New Chapter: Pardoned Expressions
(Latest Album Out Now)
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Raiz’s newest project, Pardoned Expressions, is his most personal work to date. The title reflects exactly what the album delivers—expressions of the past, healed through forgiveness, elevated by universal love, and intertwined with profound experiences he has recently lived.
The project also highlights his strong collaborative energy, featuring:
- Will.Rivzzz – his son, appearing powerfully on the opening track.
- Broken Sword – a fellow Connecticut native now living just down the road in Colorado.
- Aspect 852 – a gifted artist from Bristol, UK.
- Funckshaun – a long-time friend from high school in Connecticut, now based in Florida.
Each collaboration adds color to the universe Raiz has created.
A Life of Service, Spirit & Sound
What makes Raiz Da Novelis remarkable isn’t just his musical talent—it’s the balance.
A war veteran who promotes peace.
A nurse who heals bodies and spirits.
A meditator who channels creativity through silence.
A painter, a reader, a thinker, a creator.
He is proof that artistry becomes powerful when it is aligned, intentional, and truthful.
With Pardoned Expressions, Raiz invites listeners into that truth—raw, cosmic, rhythmic, and fully alive.
