Ian Michael is redefining modern R&B with a sound that inspires ambition, celebrates personal growth, and connects deeply to the soul. Based in Los Angeles, Ian blends the motivational energy of Hip Hop with the heart of old-school R&B, creating music that’s uplifting, timeless, and uniquely his own.

Drawing inspiration from LaFace Records, Motown, and icons like JAY-Z, Drake, Michael Jackson, and Quincy Jones, Ian’s music speaks to dreamers, go-getters, and anyone on a journey of self-discovery. With topics centered on money, ambition, spirituality, and being your best self, his lyrics are clean, purposeful, and resonate with dreamers and go-getters alike.

Ian’s debut single, “Girl from the North,” earned over 100,000 streams on Spotify, cementing his status as an artist to watch. His music has been featured on PopFuzion TV, The Music Vortex, JulisaMagazine, A Day in LA, and Straight Out Da Trunk Radio. In 2023, his single “Make It Hot” gained 40,000 views on YouTube and was featured on BPM Supreme.

With his third LP, In Due Season, Ian demonstrated his ability to craft a cohesive sound that bridges the classic and the contemporary, offering a preview of the bold direction his music is heading. As the embodiment of Carimata’s vision to "Unleash the Star Within,"  Ian Michael delivers a soundtrack for those striving for greatness.

Ian Michael is not just an artist—he’s a movement, bringing back the soul of music while pushing it boldly into the future. His blend of live instruments, modern production, and uplifting themes is setting the stage for a new era of R&B.