Isaiah Oby

Isaiah Oby is a versatile music artist, composer, and speaker known for his unique ability to blend and innovate across genres. His specialties include hip-hop, folk, soul, indi-pop, gospel, lofi, and ambient music. Driven by his passion for helping artists express their full selves, Isaiah is dedicated to fostering deep, long-term relationships with his collaborators. With a focus on individualized care and attention, Isaiah’s “Projects Only” approach to collaboration enables him to bring out the best in artists. His versatility across various genres and instruments makes him a valuable asset to any creative project.

Isaiah’s love for music began at a young age, playing drums at his parents’ church in Wisconsin. He went on to study music at Columbia College Chicago, choosing to follow his passion instead of accepting a full-ride engineering scholarship. During his first year of college, he formed the hip-hop and jazz fusion band “OBY,” showcasing his talents as an Emcee and composer through their debut EP, “Becoming.”