Cilo

Cilo was born and raised on the same lands as his ancestors, in the San Francisco Bay Area. From a tribe of only 5 remaining family lineages, the Ohlone artist's music represents a legacy of survival. As a producer-rapper, his ability to blend Bay Area bounce with lyrics that speak to the soul leave him in an unparalleled space; somewhere between fine art in a museum and the photos you find in your family's home. In 2023, Cilo created waves across the internet with his breakout single, Gotdamn. His project, LOS had amassed over 3M streams that year and he went on to tour as an opener with the legendary Curren$y. His reputation continued to grow as he built visual worlds through his music videos. In 2024, he followed with his EP, THE WAIT, which was featured on Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds Hip-Hop Best of 2024 list. He quickly showed his ability to grow behind some of his influences, from Kendrick Lamar and Outkast , to Steve Lacy and Frank Ocean. Cilo returns in 2025 with the bold debut-album, WAITING FOR THE HEAT TO BURN, that finds the artist standing in the middle of a world in flames, asking, "what really matters?" Bouncing between genres and influences, he shows versatility and depth in a way only he can. As an Indigenous artist, he knows there may be a day where his people will no longer exist. This project is his time capsule, holding his family's stories and perspective, allowing them to live forever through music.