Harlem Richard$

Harlem Richard$ (born date unknown) is a Caribbean-born, Ghana-based singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Known for blending dancehall, traphall, Afropop, Afro-R&B, and dark cinematic pop, he is recognized for his emotional themes, spiritual undertones, and luxury/occult visual style. He is the founder and lead creative force behind the independent label Lynore Records.

Harlem Richard$ has released multiple singles and projects across major streaming platforms, achieving millions of cumulative streams. His collaborations include the Nigerian female trio Her Revenge, the Nigerian Afropop group The Afro Cut, and the Ghanaian vocalist Tee-Jay. He is noted for his moody aesthetic, signature rasta-influenced hairstyle, and his fusion of Caribbean rhythm with West African melodic culture.

Early Life

Harlem Richard$ was born in the Caribbean and later relocated to West Africa, establishing his artistic base in Accra, Ghana. He began experimenting with music at a young age, drawing inspiration from dancehall, reggae, Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop. His early influences include artists such as Bob Marley, The Weeknd, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema.

Before gaining traction as a vocalist, he produced and recorded independent demos, eventually self-releasing tracks that laid the foundation for his emerging sound.

Career

Beginnings and Early Releases

Harlem Richard$ began uploading music to platforms such as SoundCloud, Audiomack, and YouTube, gradually accumulating an online following. Early tracks including “watch me bleed,” “Bumpa Murder,” “Sweet Xscape,” “Fade Away,” “Herbalist,” and “Creation of Clouds” helped establish his reputation in underground dancehall and Afro-fusion circles.

His style—mixing emotional storytelling with street-life commentary and spiritual symbolism—became a defining characteristic of his artistic identity.

Breakthrough and Rise

Between 2023 and 2025, Harlem Richard$ increased his output, releasing a series of singles that gained traction on Spotify and Apple Music. His sonic palette expanded into dark Afro-R&B, cinematic pop, and traphall, a fusion of trap and dancehall rhythms.

During this period, Harlem Richard$ also formalized Lynore Records, a creative collective and independent label that supports a universe of emerging African and Caribbean acts.

Collaborations with Her Revenge, The Afro Cut, and Tee-Jay further extended his reach across West Africa and the African diaspora.

Artistry

Musical Style

Harlem Richard$’s sound is characterized by:

Dancehall-driven rhythms

Traphall percussion and trap-influenced cadences

Emotional Afropop melodies

Smooth Afro-R&B vocal layering

Dark, atmospheric synths and cinematic elements

Lyrically, his themes include heartbreak, romance, lust, spirituality, nightlife, resilience, and inner conflict.

Visual Themes

His visual identity features:

Black-and-gold luxury aesthetic

Red/blue moody lighting

Occult and spiritual symbolism

Rainy cityscapes, rooftop nights, candlelit rooms

Jewelry-heavy styling and rasta-influenced hair

These visuals have become a recognizable trademark across his album art and music videos.

Influences

Harlem Richard$ cites a diverse set of influences, including:

Dancehall/Reggae: Bob Marley, Vybz Kartel, Sizzla

Afrobeats/Afropop: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems

R&B/Pop: The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson

Trap/Hip-Hop: Drake, Juice WRLD, Travis Scott

Collaborations

Her Revenge

A Nigerian trio consisting of Jade, Zoe, and Raeanna, known for Afro-R&B harmonies and female empowerment themes. Harlem Richard$ has featured the group on tracks such as “Day Dreaming.”

The Afro Cut

A three-member Afropop group from Nigeria (two male vocalists and one female vocalist). They appear in several Afro-fusion collaborations and joint songwriting credits.

Tee-Jay

A Ghanaian singer blending Afropop and dancehall. Tee-Jay and Harlem Richard$ have developed a recurring creative partnership.

Discography

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Selected Singles

watch me bleed

Bumpa Murder

Sweet Xscape

Fade Away

Herbalist

Creation of Clouds

M.F.S.D

Girls

Snake In The Garden

Fool’s Gold

Love Over Money

Day Dreaming (feat. Her Revenge)

EPs / Projects

Mind Reader (EP)

Lyfe In Tha Sky

M.F.S.D (EP/Project)

Label

Lynore Records (Founder)

K.y.e Dynasty (associated label credit)

Public Image

Harlem Richard$ is considered part of a wave of independent young African-diaspora artists redefining modern Afro-fusion. His blend of Caribbean rhythm, Ghanaian street culture, and moody cinematic themes has attracted a cult following across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

See Also

Her Revenge

The Afro Cut

Tee-Jay

ScammaBwoy

Afropop

Dancehall

Traphall