Filipino-American Singer-Songwriter, Digital Creator & Charting Artist; Founder of Crazy Talented Asians; YouTube Music Influencer

Riverside, CA, USA
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AJ Rafael Biography

AJ Rafael is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and digital creator known for his work in the music industry and digital media. Rafael gained recognition through YouTube, building an audience of more than 1 million subscribers and millions of monthly listeners on Spotify. His debut album, "Red Roses," achieved chart success on both iTunes and Billboard. Rafael has collaborated with artists such as Tori Kelly, Kina Grannis, and Jeremy Passion, and has partnered with brands including Meta, Verizon, and Disney, highlighting his versatility as an independent artist.

In addition to his musical career, Rafael is noted for his advocacy for representation and community engagement. He founded the recurring variety show "Crazy Talented Asians" to showcase Asian talent in the performing arts. Rafael has been honored as a Filipino American Game Changer by the City of Los Angeles for his contributions to the arts and his advocacy for the Asian American community. He is also active in philanthropy, organizing benefit concerts for autism awareness and serving as a celebrity advocate for Be The Match, supporting patients with life-threatening blood cancers.

Rafael’s public speaking and performance experience includes extensive touring across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Australia, as well as roles in theater productions with organizations such as East West Players and American Repertory Theatre. His openness about the challenges of maintaining an independent music career, along with his engagement with fans across multiple digital platforms, positions Rafael as a prominent figure in contemporary music and digital culture.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/15/2025.

AJ Rafael Videos

Podcast on Queer Love and Broadway | AJ Rafael

Podcast on Queer Love and Broadway | AJ Rafael

In this episode, we sit down with AJ's incredible sister, Jasmine Rafael, Broadway performer, choreographer, artist, and proud queer...

Interview on Take Me Back Tour | AJ Rafael

Interview on Take Me Back Tour | AJ Rafael

An exclusive interview with AJ Rafael when he did his Take Me Back Tour. ABOUT AJ RAFAEL: AJ Rafael is a pop rock singer from Moreno Valley,...

Artist Spotlight at Balay Kreative | AJ Rafael

Artist Spotlight at Balay Kreative | AJ Rafael

We are so excited to welcome AJ Rafael, a talented singer-songwriter and a Youtube pioneer who has amassed over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and...

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    AJ Rafael is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, DEI, Music, Social Activism, Social Media, Storytelling
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AJ Rafael is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book AJ Rafael for your event is available upon request. AJ Rafael generally travels from Riverside, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Butterscotch, Marco Antonio Solís, Burton Cummings, JJ Lin and Kam Franklin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling AJ Rafael for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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