Born in the heart of Chicago, multi-medium artist shaping his narrative through an intricate fusion of audio visual creativity. Maasai Amewa known professionally as M.S.I is a maestro of independent music, and visionary owner of the music publishing company, AM Muse Collab. Specializing in Hip-Hop, Electronica, and New Age. Independently releasing 50 songs, he showcases a commitment to autonomy and artistic integrity. Each composition is a testament to his exploration of genres and styles, reflecting a diverse musical palette.
A prolific poet, he immersed himself in the intricate rhythms of spoken word, with humble beginnings at the iconic Green Mill Jazz Club in Uptown Chicago, marking the inception of his performance journey. With its rich legacy in poetry and jazz, The Mill provided the perfect backdrop for Maasai to hone his craft and find his voice.
With numerous credits to his name, M.S.I has released music in multiple genres with his first EP Sleeping Giants being a tapestry of urban soundscapes, thought provoking song production, masterful lyricism and messaging that has its eyes on the future. The album highlighting SleepWalkingThroughTheWarZone, a dynamic, cautionary tale of a dream deferred, produced by Red Bulls B-Boy sensation Neguim. Sankofas Paradox, features Grammy Nominated Northern Cree, a chilling soundscape echoing the cries of justice, in a time filled with people ready for upheaval and revolution. He has Independently produced, composed, mixed, mastered, and released numerous EPs, Singles, and Albums to his credit. In the summer of 2023, Child’s Pose was featured on CBS’s Chicago Rib Fest coverage, and in the fall M.S.I released the single Indiglo feat The Equatics, a testament to his ability to song write, produce, and master his work seamlessly.
As a visual artist, he crafts captivating visual stories, vacillating between Afro-futuristic, Cyberpunk, steampunk, intergalactic, and watercolor styles with a Chicago natives flair. His creations seamlessly weave together a tapestries of culture, technology, and imagination.
He is the Former Vice Chairman of the Evanston Arts Council, current live music engineer for the North Center Chamber of Commerce's summer concert series, where he orchestrates unforgettable experiences In Alternative, Rock, and Jazz. His work has been featured at The Chicago Humanities Festival, Change Fest, Chicagos Rib Fest, DuSable Museum of African American History, Green House Theater, Lifeline Theater, The Feinberg Theater and UIC-C Forum. The avant-garde Artist is a chameleon, adapting his talents to complement the best of culture.