From the boroughs of Manhattan to the mountains of Colorado, Raiz Da Novelis has carved a life defined by resilience, discipline, and spiritual clarity. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, raised in the heartbeat of Connecticut, and now grounded in Pueblo, Colorado, Raiz brings with him a worldview shaped by movement, service, and self-awakening. A military war veteran, a Licensed Practical Nurse, a dedicated meditator, and a visionary hip-hop artist, Raiz stands firmly as a multidimensional messenger, transforming lived experience into lyrical truth.
Now, that message rises to a new level—through a rare cross-continental collaboration that merges energy, cultures, and creative missions.
Aspect852: The International Craftsman Behind the Sound
If Raiz embodies discipline, reflection, and spiritual strength, Aspect852 embodies global evolution, technical mastery, and the essence of hip-hop’s underground lineage.
A multi-talented independent artist and beat-maker for over 20 years, Aspect’s identity was shaped by life across the U.K., Hong Kong, and the United States. Growing up in Hong Kong, hip-hop was not just entertainment—it was an entire lifestyle. Graffiti, dance, street culture, and especially music wove themselves into his early creative DNA.
Influenced heavily by American legends like Wu-Tang Clan, Non Phixion, Jedi Mind Tricks, and The Pharcyde, Aspect developed a gritty, razor-sharp lyrical style paired with a producer’s ear for soulful samples, dusty sonics, and cinematic atmospheres. His sound is both timeless and borderless—hip-hop stripped back to its raw essence but infused with global flavor.
This collaboration represents the merging of two lifelong crafts.
Introducing The Son Godz: A Global Hip-Hop Ritual
The first official project between Raiz Da Novelis and Aspect852 arrives through their explosive new album, The Son Godz—a title that reflects legacy, spiritual power, and creative lineage.
The Son Godz is a cross-cultural, cross-generational body of work built on discipline, authenticity, and the power of awakening. It is not simply an album—it is a ritual in sound, created by two artists who live by the values they express.
Production Split: A Duality That Drives the Narrative
The album is structured like a mirrored journey:
- Aspect852 produced tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9
- Raiz Da Novelis produced tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10
This alternating structure creates a dynamic balance—Aspect’s atmospheric, boom-bap-driven production interlocking with Raiz’s gritty, introspective, spiritually charged sonic approach. Each artist brings his own universe to the table, and the result is an album that moves like a cosmic dialogue.
Add in contributions from Jack Ganzo (U.K.), and The Son Godz becomes a global triangle of creativity—New York, Hong Kong, Colorado, and the United Kingdom all pulsing through the same project.
What The Son Godz Represents
The album is built on the themes that define both artists:
- Warrior consciousness
- Fatherhood and generational legacy
- The balance between spirit and struggle
- The journey from darkness into identity
- The discipline of men who have lived through battles—internal and external
Each track on The Son Godz feels like a piece of scripture—raw truth told through poetry, rhythm, and lived wisdom.
Global Sound, Underground Spirit
Aspect’s production on the album stands out for its:
- Rugged boom-bap foundation
- Cinematic layering
- Gritty underground textures
- Global rhythmic influence
- Strategic pacing ideal for lyric-heavy storytelling
Meanwhile, Raiz’s production contributions bring:
- Earthy percussion
- Meditative tones
- Spiritual atmospheres
- A veteran’s awareness
- Sonic grounding rooted in intention
Together, they create a soundscape that feels ancient and futuristic, raw and refined—a modern underground classic in the making.
A Legacy Already in Motion
For Raiz, this album arrives at a powerful moment—his son steps forward on December 1st, continuing the creative lineage hinted at in the album’s title. The timing is poetic: The Son Godz is both a declaration of fatherhood and a passing of the torch.
“I will keep you busy,” Raiz says, and with The Son Godz, the momentum is undeniable. This project marks the beginning of something much larger—a long-term artistic alliance built on respect, global fusion, and the highest level of independent craftsmanship.
The Future Is Expanding
With The Son Godz, Raiz Da Novelis and Aspect852 have proven that hip-hop is still a universal language—one that can cross oceans, cultures, battlefields, and generations.
This is not the end of a chapter.
It is the beginning of a movement.
And for both artists—this is only the dawn of their god-level collaboration.
