“Pinnacle” is a deeply personal and spiritually-charged record that captures RHEED1’s rise through hardship, faith, and self-belief. Written during a period of intense self-reflection and struggle, the song was born out of quiet nights, unanswered prayers, and a burning desire to break through limitations.
From pen to mic, every word was crafted with intention. RHEED1 took time to dig into his own experiences—channeling feelings of being overlooked, yet refusing to quit. The beat, produced to match the emotional weight of the lyrics, blends Afrobeat rhythms with a cinematic, melodic structure that mirrors the tension and triumph in his story.
The songwriting process began with a prayer. “I asked God to help me say everything my heart was carrying,” says RHEED1. “I didn’t want to just make a track—I wanted to speak to people who are still in their own battles.” Over time, the hook came naturally: a cry for elevation and grace.
Working closely with his production team in Lagos, he shaped the song layer by layer—adding harmonies, rearranging verses, and making sure every sound aligned with the story. After long nights in the studio and countless versions, Pinnacle was finalized as a record that not only speaks to his life—but to the lives of countless others walking similar paths.
Key Themes
- Faith & Spirituality
- Personal Growth
- Overcoming Struggles
- Elevating from the Bottom
- Street-Soul Motivation
About RHEED1
Pinnacle is more than music to me. It’s my life in a verse. It’s for anyone who has cried, prayed, and kept believing. This is not just my sound—it’s my soul.
Raheem Rilwan Tobiloba (RHEED1)
Raheem Rilwan Tobiloba, known professionally as RHEED1, is a Lagos-born Afro-fusion artist whose sound blends soulful melodies with street-inspired grit and spiritual reflections. With roots in Yoruba culture and a deep personal connection to music as a form of healing and storytelling, RHEED1 brings something raw, honest, and deeply moving to Nigeria’s fast-rising music scene. His journey hasn’t been smooth, but it’s exactly that rough path that built the message behind Pinnacle.
