‘bout Miguel

“The 5 track EP titled, A Ghost of His Former Self, will be coming out Fall 2025. It is a personal journey on creative mending through remembrance, honoring tradition while rebellion against it, and exploring ways to rebuild individual/collective identity. Rooted in the rap cadence and sounds of 90s era Hip-Hop, and now Miguel’s lyrical depth that fuses the fates (Moirai) with Luck of [rev]Lucien.”

Located in Los Angeles, CA, I am a New York native who writes rap lyrics (poems) that are laced with footnotes to highlight the references and meanings. I also deliver these lyrics over delivered to you over dope beats. Audio and textual. Thats whats I’m serving here.

I am a songwriter and producer. My writing consists of rap lyrics, footnotes, and sample based Hip-Hop music. The content of my work is inspired by Buddhist spirituality, progressive Afro Diasporic movements, urban America, Hop-Hop culture, and immigrant experiences. As for my sonic influences, when it comes to writing, A Tribe Called Quest, People Under the Stairs, Nas, Little Brother; just to name a few. As a producer and composer, sources of inspiration are Hip-Hop’s golden era—90s to early 20s—with an appreciation for R&B, disco, funk, jazz, bachata, palo dominicano, and all things synthesizing. If I’m not song writing I’m raising my son, reading, or working.

If my work inspires you or sparks your interest, I invite you to subscribe to my news letter. I keep this space free of paywalls and subscriptions—but you can support me by sharing my work, visiting my store, or treating me to a cup of tea.

If you’d like to contact me, please reach out via and now maf at gmail dot com. Email is all one word.

With warm and loving gratitude,

and now Miguel