Rafael Reyes (artist)

Rafael Reyes
Born (1975-08-02) August 2, 1975 (age 49)
Cotija de la Paz,[1][2] Michoacán, Mexico
Other names
  • Leafar Seyer
  • Nite Ritual
Occupations
  • Author
  • artist
  • musician
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • synthesizer
Years active2010–present
Websitewww.chologoth.com

Rafael Reyes (born August 2, 1975), also credited as Leafar Seyer, is a Mexican American author, artist and musician credited with creating the cholo goth genre of music,[4] which lyrically explores the realities of gang and street life.[5]

Reyes frequently mixes Western esotericism with Olmec beliefs.[5]

  1. ^ "THE PAIN IS NOT OVER | Leafar Seyer". THESE DAYS. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "6 takeaways from Leafar Seyer's Artist Friendly podcast interview". Alternative Press Magazine. February 4, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Wacey, Rob. "Prayers Biography by Rob Wacey". AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Cholo goth". San Diego Reader. November 6, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Lisa Derrick (March 25, 2014). "Prayers: Cholo Goth Is 'Ready to Bleed' and to Rock". HuffPost. Retrieved November 20, 2021.