Ceoz Str8 Cash, born Michael Aalil, is a young drill rapper and all-song artist from Morocco but immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was five years old. The price of stardom sometimes may be steep and the path to success rough, but for Ceoz, his eyes have always been on the prize, and he has done everything possible to stay on course. He had a difficult childhood as he could hardly understand a word of English and got into countless trouble, going in and out of jail as he skipped school, smoked weed, and sold drugs.
Ceoz found his love for creating music through his trouble, although he did not take it too seriously. In 2015, he made friends in his neighborhood in Queens, NYC. His new friends were also artists, and they encouraged him to take his passion for music to the next level as a drill artist and later as an all-song artist.
However, in 2017, Ceoz would experience another rough patch that would change his life. He was arrested for an attempted murder case and was sentenced to three years behind bars. Throughout his trial and jail sentence, Michael never lost hope and held on to music to comfort him. For those years in incarceration, he had a high level of optimism, and his love for music deepened as he crafted original pieces second to none and anticipated his return to the free world.
Now that Ceoz Str8 Cash is back, he dominates the entertainment industry with his music, going viral on digital platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. He dropped his first song in July 2020 titled, Hold On Wait. The piece soon broke viral records as his unique sound captured music lovers’ hearts around the world. He soon followed his first single with another single titled, Top Opp. He also collaborated with other music artists in the industry, including Drizzy Juliano and OMB Jaydee. He has two songs with OMB Jaydee titled, What Happen, and This Party. He is currently working on his mixtape to be released soon.
As Michael Aalil embarks on his musical journey as Ceoz Str8 Cash, great things await him because of his dauntless determination and his unwavering love for music. In a separate interview, Ceoz revealed the importance of music to him and shared that it took him away from all violent acts on the streets. He believes his only competition should be with himself as he continues to build his musical career. He is very transparent about his personal and professional journey, and fans and other artists appreciate his hard work.
The number of sleepless nights spent on mastering his craft and his dedication level is worth every accolade he receives. Ceoz Str8 Cash’s story will continue to inspire and motivate everyone. He rose from an immigrant child with a difficult childhood to an incarcerated man and finally to where he is now a musical icon.
To learn more about Michael Aalil music, you may visit his YouTube Channel.
