Jeleel

Jeleel
Born
Abdul Jeleel Yussuf

(1995-10-14) October 14, 1995 (age 31)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • Record producer
Years active2018–present
Labels

Abdul Jeleel Yussuf (born October 14, 1995), known professionally as Jeleel (stylized as JELEEL!), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer from Providence, Rhode Island. He is known for his single "Dive In!" which received traction on social media.

Early life and education

Jeleel was born on October 14, 1995, in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.[citation needed] He is of Nigerian descent and is Muslim. He attended La Salle Academy in Providence and graduated from Loyola University Maryland.

Career

2018–2020: Beginnings

Jeleel released his first song, Play Me,[citation needed] while attending university, though it has since been deleted from all platforms. Jeleel released the project Angel From Heaven in 2019. In 2020, he released the extended play Generation Z. In 2021, Jeleel released the song "Dive In!", which received traction on TikTok and other social media sites, and garnered over 50 million streams on Spotify, and resulted in him signing a partnership with the record label 10K Projects.

2021–2023: Debut studio album, "Hands Up!" and "Wahala!"

In April 2022, Jeleel released a single titled "Rain On You!". In June 2022, he released a collaboration with rapper Mike Dimes titled Clubhouse!. In July 2022, he released a single titled "Uncivilized! (Go!)". In August 2022, he released a single titled "Stone Cold!". In September 2022, he performed at the Made in America Festival. Also in September 2022, he released a single titled "Deliver!". In January 2023, Jeleel released a single titled “Ride The Wave!” and shot the music video in Nigeria. He released his debut studio album, Real Raw!, on May 5, 2023. In the summer of 2023, Jeleel gained viral attention on social media for his backflips and acrobatics on stage at concerts. On July 4, 2023, he released "Hands Up!" for Independence Day, sampling Miley Cyrus' 2009 hit "Party in the USA". He released the single "Wahala!" on August 15, 2023. "Wahala!" adopts a new, afrobeats sound, in contrast to his typical energetic electronic sound.

2024–present: Xistence and Nyash Worldwide!

On November 18, 2024, Jeleel released Xistence, his second studio album. The album was his first independent release. On May 2, 2025, Jeleel released the single "Rhude Gyal." On June 6, 2025, Jeleel released Nyash Worldwide!, another independent release. In August 2025, he released a remix of "Rhude Gyal" with Nigerian-British rapper Darkoo.

Musical style

XXL's Kemet High described Jeleel's sound as "rap, punk and R&B". Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop describes Jeleel's style as "an energetic vocal delivery, some loud rock-inspired production, and a catchy hook that will be in your head all day".

Jeleel has listed his biggest influences in music as DMX, Paramore, 50 Cent, Sum 41, Limp Bizkit and Blink-182. He also says Fuji music informs his style in music.

Personal life

Jeleel's signature "Jeleel, yeah!" comes from his childhood, when his mother would call his name and he would respond by shouting "yeah!" Jeleel grew up Muslim and believes that melodic readings of the Quran helped him find spirituality in music.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Real Raw!
  • Released: May 5, 2023
  • Label: 10K Projects
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Xistence
  • Released: November 18, 2024
  • Label: REAL RAW!
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Nyash Worldwide!
  • Released: June 6, 2025
  • Label: REAL RAW!
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
Angel From Heaven
  • Released: June 7, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title EP details
Generation Z
  • Released: June 3, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Album
"Glo Up" 2018 Non-album singles
"Charged Up!"
"Go In!"
"Mob Out"
"Top Spot"
"Wartime!"
"Yah 3x"
"Monster!"
"OkayOkay!"
"Crazy!"
"BackBreaker!"
"Hasta La Vida!" 2019 Angel From Heaven
"Woah!"
"Sweetspot!" Non-album singles
"Breakurspine!"
"Superhero!" Angel From Heaven
"Bubbletea!" Non-album singles
"Damn!" 2020
"Intergalactic!"
"Relapse (From Red Bull's the Cut: LA)"
(featuring Charlie Shuffler)
"Midnight!"
"Mercy"
"Someone!"
"Attention!" 2021
"Dive In!" Real Raw!
"Jeleel Juice!" Non-album singles
"Showtime!"
"July!" 2022
"Rain on You!"
"Clubhouse!
(featuring Mike Dimes) / Uncivilized! (Go!)"
"Stone Cold!"
"Deliver!"
"Shots!"
(featuring Denzel Curry)		 Real Raw!
"Ride The Wave!" 2023
"Gnarly!"
(with Armani White)		 Non-album singles
"Wicked!" Real Raw!
"Hands Up!" Non-album singles
"Wahala!"
"GFU!"
"I Look Good!" 2024
"See Me Now!"
"Rhude Gyal" 2025 Nyash Worldwide!
"Rave!"

(with Adam Vadel)

 Non-album singles
"Rhude Gyal!" (Remix) (featuring Darkoo)
"Call Me!"
"Normal Normal!" 2026

References

  1. 1 2 "Information on JELEEL's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  2. ↑ @jeleeeel (October 14, 2020). "happy birthday to me :) sinner video ?" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Twitter.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 High, Kemet (23 June 2022). "The Break Presents - Jeleel!". XXL. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  4. ↑ "Artist Spotlight: JELEEL!". Earmilk. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  5. 1 2 "Backflips and Shirt Rips: Jeleel Thinks of His Concerts as a 'Big Party'!". Newsweek. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  6. 1 2 Corrigan, Graham (May 26, 2022). "Meet JELEEL!, an Unstoppable Force". Complex. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  7. ↑ "JELEEL: "Full Heart"". OfficeMagazine. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Cole, Alexander (4 April 2022). "JELEEL! Delivers Raw Energy On New Single "Rain On You!"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  9. ↑ Cole, Alexander (17 June 2022). "JELEEL! Changes Up His Sound On "CLUBHOUSE!" With Mike Dimes". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  10. ↑ Callender, Brandon (July 12, 2022). ""Song You Need: JELEEL!'s "UNCIVILIZED! (GO!)" is all you need to wake up this morning"". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  11. ↑ Cole, Alexander (26 August 2022). "JELEEL! Is Back With More Real Raw Energy On "STONE COLD!"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  12. ↑ Pennyman, Jade (2022-09-20). "Review: Made in America Festival 2022". The Slate. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  13. ↑ Bras Nevares, Gabriel (22 September 2022). "JELEEL! Drops Wavy New Track, "DELIVER!"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  14. ↑ "JELEEL! - RIDE THE WAVE! (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  15. ↑ Diep, Eric (2023-05-26). "JELEEL! 'REAL RAW!' Delivers High Energy & Nothing More". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
  16. 1 2 Finch, Gabe (2023-08-15). "JELEEL! Modifies His Sound For "WAHALA!"". Illustrate Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
  17. ↑ Cole, Alexander (2023-08-04). "JELEEL! Covers Miley Cyrus Classic On "HANDS UP!"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
  18. ↑ Horvath, Zachary (November 24, 2024). "Jeleel! Dabbles In Multiple Genres On "Xistence."". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  19. ↑ JELEEL! - RHUDE GYAL! on Tidal, 2025-05-02, retrieved 2026-07-21
  20. 1 2 JELEEL! - NYASH WORLDWIDE!, 2025-06-06, retrieved 2026-07-21
  21. 1 2 3 "Breaking Rules: JELEEL! Interviewed". Clash Magazine. 2025-12-28. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
  22. 1 2 Ahura, Shirley (2025-10-16). "JELEEL! Will Not Be Boxed". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  23. ↑ Helfand, Raphael (January 11, 2023). "JELEEL! Announces debut album REAL RAW!, shares lead single "RIDE THE WAVE!"". The Fader.
  24. ↑ JELEEL! - Xistence., 2024-11-18, retrieved 2026-07-21
  25. ↑ "Angel From Heaven - Album by Jeleel". Spotify. July 7, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Generation Z - Album by Jeleel". Spotify. July 3, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2022.