Obed Padilla is a Mexican-American songwriter, rapper, producer, and guitarist from Oceanside, California. Drawing from early influences like J. Cole, Kid Cudi, the Beach Boys, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, he weaves together coastal melodies and introspective lyricism with hymns passed down from his preacher father. The result is a Latin alternative sound of his own that has earned him a BMI Latin Spotlight feature and over 63 million post views on TikTok. With standout tracks from his 2025 EP like “Do You Still Love Me?” and “Alright OK,” Padilla has ushered in a fresh sound and ramped up anticipation for his upcoming releases. His next EP is set for a mid-2026 release, pushing Obed to continue blurring the lines between faith, nostalgia, and modern West Coast storytelling.