When powered by passion, talent can prosper in the least expected places. At 26 years old, Aundre Myles has slowly been paving his way in Sioux Falls, S.D., a Midwestern city where rap has only begun to take root. After his parents’ divorce at age 10, Aundre found comfort in Alicia Keys’ music, sparking a lifelong appreciation for R&B and Hip-Hop. As an innate story-teller, Aundre Myles’ songs arise from the heart. Listeners worldwide can vibe to the universal emotion ingrained in his lyrics, which he dubs mood music. His most popular upload, Ten Toes, hit over 3 million views on Facebook this past year. In an increasingly superficial era, Aundre’s music reminds audiences to stay classy and golden.

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