HtheOutlier is an artist who truly lives up to his name. Originally from Littleton, Colorado and now based in Colorado Springs, he has carved out a lane that blends raw hip-hop tradition with alternative, post-contemporary energy. Drawing inspiration from legends like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and J. Cole, alongside genre-bending icons such as Mac Miller, Jimi Hendrix, and Ozzy Osbourne, HtheOutlier’s sound is both rooted and forward-thinking.
His music is best described as honest storytelling over bold, unconventional production. It’s gritty, reflective, and deeply personal — a sonic retelling of real-life experiences paired with sharp observations of the streets as they exist today. A musician at heart, HtheOutlier has been playing guitar and writing songs long before he ever stepped into hip-hop. That foundation fuels a creative process that’s organic and instinctive, sometimes writing entire hooks and verses on the spot when a beat hits the right nerve.
Sobriety plays a major role in his artistry. Seven years sober, he channels past struggles, survival, and growth into music that speaks with raw truth rather than glamorized fiction. These themes carry into his latest and upcoming releases, where lived experience meets present-day reality. His momentum is undeniable, with major collaborations on the way — including a feature with Rittz and another with underground heavyweight A-F-R-O.
Beyond the studio, HtheOutlier handles his career independently, from funding to publishing, while balancing consulting and part-time work to stay available for music opportunities. A major milestone came when he was personally booked to open for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, a moment that solidified years of independent grind. Ultimately, his goal is simple yet powerful: to live off his music, travel the world, and touch lives. If his songs help even one person, he considers the mission accomplished.
