Singing, Songwriting, Producing, Performance · Queer · American
About
Rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and educator best known for introspective music exploring Black identity, queerness, spirituality, mental health, and social justice through hip-hop, R&B, and soul.
Biography
Ivy Sole is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, educator, and multidisciplinary artist whose music blends hip-hop, neo-soul, jazz, and spoken word. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and later becoming a prominent voice in Philadelphia’s independent music scene, she has built a career distinguished by thoughtful lyricism and genre-blending production. Her work frequently explores Black identity, queerness, spirituality, education, and personal growth through reflective storytelling.
Ivy Sole emerged as a distinctive voice in independent hip-hop with projects including Eden, West, Overgrown, Candid, and SOUTHPAW. Her music engages subjects such as faith, mental health, race, self-discovery, vulnerability, and personal growth, combining introspective songwriting with elements of soul, jazz, and R&B.
Alongside her recording career, Ivy Sole has worked as an educator and public speaker, using music and creative expression to engage conversations about equity, community, and healing. Through her music, performances, and creative work, she continues to explore the intersections of Blackness, queerness, spirituality, and personal expression.
BQW Impact
Ivy Sole has broadened the landscape of contemporary hip-hop by creating music that centers Black queer experiences with honesty, vulnerability, and intellectual depth. Her work challenges traditional expectations of the genre while demonstrating that conversations about identity, spirituality, mental health, and justice can coexist with artistic innovation.
As an openly queer artist and educator, Ivy Sole has become an important voice for listeners seeking authentic representation within independent music. Her commitment to community, thoughtful storytelling, and cultural dialogue continues to inspire artists and audiences navigating the intersections of Blackness, queerness, and creative expression.
Notable Works
Overgrown (2018)
Critically acclaimed album exploring identity, healing, faith, and personal transformation through hip-hop, soul, and jazz-influenced production.
Candid (2022)
Full-length album examining vulnerability, relationships, self-reflection, and emotional growth through richly layered songwriting and soulful production.
Eden (2016)
Independent debut mixtape introducing Ivy Sole’s introspective lyricism and genre-blending approach to hip-hop and soul.
West (2017)
EP exploring identity, purpose, and belonging while showcasing her evolving artistic voice.
SOUTHPAW (2020)
Six-track EP blending introspective lyricism with themes of resilience, justice, identity, and personal growth through Ivy Sole’s signature fusion of hip-hop, soul, and jazz.
Learn More
Explore Ivy Sole’s official website featuring music, tour dates, merchandise, and current creative projects.
Listen to Ivy Sole’s independent releases and explore her complete discography directly from the artist.
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The Independent: Ivy Sole interview (August 18, 2022)
Interview documenting Sole’s nonbinary identity, she/they pronouns, upbringing, and work on Candid.
Profile details
- Fields: Music
- Roles: Singing, Songwriting, Producing, Performance
- Gender Identity: Nonbinary
- Pronouns: She/They
- LGBTQ Identity: Queer
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African American
- City: Philadelphia, Charlotte
- State/Province: Pennsylvania, North Carolina
- Country: United States
- Region: North America
- Language(s): English
- Topics: Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul