Legendary emcee launches Notes, a fintech and AI-powered platform redefining
financial empowerment for independent urban music artists and creators.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK, NY – January 27, 2025
RAKIM, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with
Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, and
knowledge’ to address the unique challenges faced by independent urban music artists and
creators, redefining access to capital to fund their creative projects, while providing financial
literacy, and entrepreneurial and music business education to build sustainable careers. Notes
is designed to empower these creatives with financial independence while retaining control over
their careers in an industry often marked by exploitation.
Hip-Hop Legacy Meets Fintech Innovation
Blending RAKIM’s cultural legacy with cutting-edge technology, Notes combines cultural
relevance with practical solutions to reimagine financial and career empowerment for today’s
urban music creatives.
Notes provides:
● Membership-focused access.
● Connections to loan and credit providers for access to capital.
● AI-powered financial literacy and entrepreneurial education content.
● Exclusive “Ask RA” feature, an AI voice assistant and agent in the iconic voice of RAKIM
purpose-built for independent urban music artists and creators.
“Independent urban music artists and creators often struggle to gain financial stability despite
their market impact,” RAKIM says. “With Notes, we’re building a community- and lifestyle-driven
platform that combines cultural connection, technology, and empowerment to give them the
tools they need to thrive
A New Chapter In Financial Empowerment
Notes sits at the intersection of fintech, urban music and culture, and the creator economy—a
space worth billions annually. Led by RAKIM and longtime associate DIVINE, the platform unites
decades of expertise in urban music and culture, entrepreneurship, and technology to empower
the next generation of urban music creatives.
DIVINE says, “The opportunity to partner with RAKIM and build a platform like Notes, to
empower and support artists and creators in the urban community who have been underserved
and exploited for so long, is unprecedented.”
Future Vision
The platform is poised to expand its offerings, introducing business banking and debit cards,
P2P payment services, cryptocurrency solutions, and other features to drive deeper
engagement and long-term value for its users.
Independent urban music artists and creators can join the waitlist to be notified when Notes is
available for early access at www.notestechnology.com.
About RAKIM
From revolutionizing Hip-Hop lyricism to influencing Hip-Hop’s global ascent, RAKIM is
synonymous with creativity, innovation, and empowerment. As a Co-Founder of Notes, RAKIM
transitions from a cultural pioneer to a fintech visionary, cementing his legacy across industries.
About DIVINE
Known for his work with Solvent, a financial empowerment platform, and being a former
professional Hip-Hop/Rap recording artist and executive, DIVINE bridges urban music and
culture, technology, and financial empowerment as CEO and Co-Founder of Notes.
For interviews, media inquiries, or more information about Notes, contact:
DIVINE
Notes Technology, Inc.
Email: divine@notestechnology.com
Phone: (646) 488-4989
Website: www.notestechnology.com
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