60 East is an Ontario, California–based hip-hop artist, author, father, festival producer, and nonprofit director whose West Coast roots meet an East Coast–inspired lyrical approach. Over the past decade, he has toured across 10+ countries and 30 states, performing as a headliner and official support for artists such as Devin the Dude, Elzhi, and Apathy.

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As a recording artist, 60 East has released over a dozen projects, including albums, EPs, and collaborations, with his most recent album debuting at #9 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Charts. His catalog features collaborations with Grammy-winning and nominated producers Evidence, Khrysis, and Eric G (The Soul Council), alongside artists such as Sa-Roc, Blu, and Blueprint. His career accolades include A3C/Sonicbids’ “This Is My Year,” Music Connection Magazine’s Top 100 Live Artists, and winning the Paid Dues Festival election, placing him on stage alongside Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore.

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Beyond music, 60 East is the founder of the Happiness of Pursuit Festival, which ran for seven consecutive years, featured over 300 artists—including Juelz Santana, D12, The Pharcyde, and Suga Free—and drew thousands of fans. The festival has since evolved into the Happiness of Pursuit Arts Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to community events, education, and artist empowerment. In 2025, he expanded his creative impact with The Crossword Cipher, a crossword puzzle book designed to educate readers on independent hip-hop culture.​