Born in Fulton County, in the border state of Kentucky but raised in the Midwest-Michigan City, IN; Gary, IN; Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI. Raphael Ashanti, a songwriter and vocalist received his anointing in music through the black Pentecostal church. His early development years centered on listening and performing in live bands which nurtured his love for music and entertainment. Raphael Ashanti is a singer-songwriter residing in Pensacola, Florida, USA. He‘s a soulful gemstone who has been on the independent scene for about 15 years. His latest single released to radio and going for adds “My Mother (Anna’s Song)” is a beautiful touching personal tribute to his deceased mom but very universal in content and appeal. He has been described by Grammy nominated producer Steve Allen as “one of the best independent artist I’ve ever worked with.” Raphael says “I love leafy greens and my abs of steel always set off the metal detectors at airports.”