Before the name change, before the viral hits, he was Hyphy Da Spider β a raw, relentless voice repping his hyphy roots with pride. Back then, it was all about finding his lane, discovering his identity, and telling stories that mattered. Through that journey, he evolved β both as an artist and as a man β eventually becoming the fully realized lyricist we now know as Hakeem Prime. The transformation wasnβt just a rebrand; it was a rebirth.
From his breakout moments with Donβt Forget Me and Try It Again, Prime made it clear he wasnβt just another voice in the mix β he was a force. Over 28 mixtapes deep, his early catalog spoke to a generation of listeners craving raw honesty and musical intention. And though much of it was lost in the downfall of DatPiff, the legacy was already cemented in those who heard it. So he releases Boise Mutation this Friday!
Hakeem Prime also made it a point to feature a handful of talented Boise artists on his new mixtape, Boise Mutation, shining a light on the emerging wave from the city. The project includes powerful collaborations with Lil Heartbreak, Kailo, and Big Vybe β each bringing their own unique energy to the soundscape. This body of work isnβt just about Hakeemβs evolution, but about planting roots in his second home and elevating the voices that deserve to be heard. With his signature melodic sounds embedded throughout.
