Khalil Walton

Khalil "Saint Cassius" Walton was born in Bronx, New York and soon following the death of his mother at 8 months moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his life, Cassius found himself between the two cities that hip-hop calls home and would shape his unique musical point of view and style. With a natural affinity for music, Cassius learned to play the piano as a child but it was at the age of 10 that he saw his first freestyle while attending a Kris Kross concert. Since that moment, he has used the mic to share his perspective on life through rap. Influenced by the lyrics of Nas, the artistry of Andre 3000, and the business acumen of Jay-Z - Saint Cassius brings a fresh perspective to subject matters affecting urban life in America. He currently owns Leila’s NYC, a New York based studio two blocks from Madison Square Garden that has become the hotbed for the cities biggest artists & most influential tastemakers. His debut project ANALOG is a contemporary ode to the classic hip-hop era and showcases his ever evolving musicianship. Cassius boasts on records like “Now Hiring” while also contributing to the instrumentation via piano and trumpet. He shows off his appreciation for women with a smooth Ro James collaboration on “Hey Beautiful Girl” and the jazz infused “Analog Dreams” touches subjects including the value of trap music, net neutrality and features actor/artist Omari Hardwick. The project is led by the production of legendary hitmaker DJ Toomp and also features tracks from JF Clay as well as Cassius himself.