Voli Contra Bio
“I’ve always wanted to speak for every man, woman, and child. Bending and fusing genres allows me to do that in a no-holes-barred way without rules or restrictions. I became jaded with the world at one point and these songs helped me through it. So I want to help others with this music as well.”
Voli Contra Bio
“I’ve always wanted to speak for every man, woman, and child. Bending and fusing genres allows me to do that in a no-holes-barred way without rules or restrictions. I became jaded with the world at one point and these songs helped me through it. So I want to help others with this music as well.”
If global pop and golden era hip hop were thrown in a petri dish, Voli Contra would be the nostalgic, yet unique creation that bloomed. The alternative singer and rapper’s journey from his birthplace of Parsippany, NJ to the creative epicenter that is Los Angeles laid the foundation for the artist’s eclectic and dynamic discography. Working with artists the likes of J.Cole, Bebe Rexha, Young Guru and producers such as LÒNIS, Broiler, William Larsen, and Nick Lee, Voli’s eccentric style travels a wide spectrum of sonic and lyrical exploration. As a multiple threat, he can belt a gritty, soulful melody and spit an intricate, lyrical rap verse all in the same song.
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His music has been featured on Apple Tv+, NFL Network, network commercials, and more.
“I’ve always wanted to speak for every man, woman, and child” he explains. “Bending and fusing genres allows me to do that in a no-holes-barred way without rules or restrictions. I became jaded with the world at one point and these songs helped me through it. So I want to help others with this music as well.” Voli originally got his music footing as rapper, scribbling verses in his high school notebook between classes. This obsession with hip hop eventually evolved into an interest in pop top-lining and production. Soon he was making music with some of the music industry’s biggest and brightest. After releasing viral records “Pity” with J. Cole and “Ride Till you Die” with Bebe Rexha, Voli gained the opportunity to make music a career, signing a publishing deal with Pulse Music Group. During this tenure, he penned EDM duo Broiler’s “Undercover” and NCT 127’s “Nectar.” All the while, Voli crafted his sound for film and television, working closely with friend Young Guru and ad agency The Marketing Arm, as well as various labels and music supervisors, which elevated his sound to global accessibility. His music has been featured on Apple Tv+, NFL Network, network commercials, and more.
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“I want my music to do for people what my favorite albums did for me growing up.”
Formerly known as simply “Voli,” the addition of “Contra” to Voli’s name represents an unwavering fight against self-doubt, societal expectation, and artistic norms. Whether you’re a young kid dealing with peer pressure or a young adult trying to find his or her way through the world, Voli’s music is made to provide an inspirational and motivational soundtrack. Putting forth a diverse blend of dynamic, golden era rap flows and a modern pop sensibility, Voli explains, “I want my music to do for people what my favorite albums did for me growing up. I had the same insecurities as everyone else and the songs provided me a safe place and a confidence to push through each day.” The next time you’re going through something heavy, pop some Voli Contra on to your playlist and it might just be the push you needed.