AZIEL, also known as Alex Martinez, is a Dominican Republic/Ecuadorian-American rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Inspired by musical legends such as Biggie, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, J Cole, and J Balvin, Alex's passion for music began at the age of five when he received his first piano. As he progressed through high school and college, his songwriting and producing skills developed, drawing influence from producers like Timbaland, Pharrell, Kanye West, J Cole, and Illangelo.