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TATE 228
Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point. Following that release he was featured on Team Backpack’s #BarWars cypher with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Deante Hitchcock and the late Naj Murph. TATE228 has since released a collaborative full length project “Mask In A Bucket” with rapper Joey Kostello produced by TU!, as well as receiving notable attention from appearances Atlanta rapper and Shady Records signee Grip’s projects “Porch,” “I Died For This?” and “5 & A F*** You.” TATE228 has released a string of singles in the past couple years, most notably “Livin’” featuring Grip, “Right on Time” featuring Fleetwood Fred and the lead single from his upcoming full length album “Contact Sport,” titled “Jive” produced by TU!. “Jive” received praise by fans and critics both as it has amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms since its release in April of 2022. With his Stimulated Music debut “Contact Sport” set to release this in July of this year, the future is bright for TATE228 as he is ready to hit a stride and become a household name not only in the South, but worldwide.
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Nappy Nina
Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
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.VAL
.Val is an experimental and alternative Hip-Hop artist, singer/songwriter, and producer from Paramaribo, Suriname, raised in North Miami, FL. Drawing inspiration from artists like Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Bad Brains, N.E.R.D, and Wu-Tang Clan & Kanye West, .Val blends Hip-Hop with cinematic and alternative influences, using his voice as his primary instrument.
As a producer, .Val incorporates sounds from the world around him to craft immersive, genre-bending music. His debut EP, Prototype, offers a dark, introspective look at life as a young Black man in America. Through his music, .Val aims to evoke empathy, inspire free thought, and push creative boundaries.
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Story was. The 24-year-old Memphis-born black gay singer/songwriter is an extraordinary vocalist and songwriter. Discovered by Dante Ross, who randomly stumbled upon him performing at LA's Genghis Cohn, the legendary A and R person was immediately infatuated by Story's transcendent vocals and offered him a record deal a few days later.
Growing up, honing his craft and singing in the Church choir, Story decided to study musical theater in college. Moving to Los Angeles after college to pursue his dream, Story performs regularly in the LA area. Having recently released his debut Toolkit, Story is currently gigging and writing his follow-up, which will be released in the 2nd half of 2025.
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TATE 228
Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point.
Nappy Nina
Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
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.VAL
.Val is an experimental and alternative Hip-Hop artist, singer/songwriter, and producer from Paramaribo, Suriname, raised in North Miami, FL. Drawing inspiration from artists like Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Bad Brains, N.E.R.D, and Wu-Tang Clan & Kanye West, .Val blends Hip-Hop with cinematic and alternative influences, using his voice as his primary instrument.
As a producer, .Val incorporates sounds from the world around him to craft immersive, genre-bending music. His debut EP, Prototype, offers a dark, introspective look at life as a young Black man in America. Through his music, .Val aims to evoke empathy, inspire free thought, and push creative boundaries.
NORAH's WORLD
Story
Story was. The 24-year-old Memphis-born black gay singer/songwriter is an extraordinary vocalist and songwriter. Discovered by Dante Ross, who randomly stumbled upon him performing at LA's Genghis Cohn, the legendary A and R person was immediately infatuated by Story's transcendent vocals and offered him a record deal a few days later.
Growing up, honing his craft and singing in the Church choir, Story decided to study musical theater in college. Moving to Los Angeles after college to pursue his dream, Story performs regularly in the LA area. Having recently released his debut Toolkit, Story is currently gigging and writing his follow-up, which will be released in the 2nd half of 2025.
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Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point. Following that release he was featured on Team Backpack’s #BarWars cypher with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Deante Hitchcock and the late Naj Murph. TATE228 has since released a collaborative full length project “Mask In A Bucket” with rapper Joey Kostello produced by TU!, as well as receiving notable attention from appearances Atlanta rapper and Shady Records signee Grip’s projects “Porch,” “I Died For This?” and “5 & A F*** You.” TATE228 has released a string of singles in the past couple years, most notably “Livin’” featuring Grip, “Right on Time” featuring Fleetwood Fred and the lead single from his upcoming full length album “Contact Sport,” titled “Jive” produced by TU!. “Jive” received praise by fans and critics both as it has amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms since its release in April of 2022. With his Stimulated Music debut “Contact Sport” set to release this in July of this year, the future is bright for TATE228 as he is ready to hit a stride and become a household name not only in the South, but worldwide.
TATE 228
Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point. Following that release he was featured on Team Backpack’s #BarWars cypher with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Deante Hitchcock and the late Naj Murph. TATE228 has since released a collaborative full length project “Mask In A Bucket” with rapper Joey Kostello produced by TU!, as well as receiving notable attention from appearances Atlanta rapper and Shady Records signee Grip’s projects “Porch,” “I Died For This?” and “5 & A F*** You.” TATE228 has released a string of singles in the past couple years, most notably “Livin’” featuring Grip, “Right on Time” featuring Fleetwood Fred and the lead single from his upcoming full length album “Contact Sport,” titled “Jive” produced by TU!. “Jive” received praise by fans and critics both as it has amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms since its release in April of 2022. With his Stimulated Music debut “Contact Sport” set to release this in July of this year, the future is bright for TATE228 as he is ready to hit a stride and become a household name not only in the South, but worldwide.
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NAPPY NINA
Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
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.VAL
.Val is an experimental and alternative Hip-Hop artist, singer/songwriter, and producer from Paramaribo, Suriname, raised in North Miami, FL. Drawing inspiration from artists like Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Bad Brains, N.E.R.D, and Wu-Tang Clan & Kanye West, .Val blends Hip-Hop with cinematic and alternative influences, using his voice as his primary instrument.
As a producer, .Val incorporates sounds from the world around him to craft immersive, genre-bending music. His debut EP, Prototype, offers a dark, introspective look at life as a young Black man in America. Through his music, .Val aims to evoke empathy, inspire free thought, and push creative boundaries.
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Story was. The 24-year-old Memphis-born black gay singer/songwriter is an extraordinary vocalist and songwriter. Discovered by Dante Ross, who randomly stumbled upon him performing at LA's Genghis Cohn, the legendary A and R person was immediately infatuated by Story's transcendent vocals and offered him a record deal a few days later.
Growing up, honing his craft and singing in the Church choir, Story decided to study musical theater in college. Moving to Los Angeles after college to pursue his dream, Story performs regularly in the LA area. Having recently released his debut Toolkit, Story is currently gigging and writing his follow-up, which will be released in the 2nd half of 2025.
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Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
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Tate 228
Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point. Following that release he was featured on Team Backpack’s #BarWars cypher with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Deante Hitchcock and the late Naj Murph. TATE228 has since released a collaborative full length project “Mask In A Bucket” with rapper Joey Kostello produced by TU!, as well as receiving notable attention from appearances Atlanta rapper and Shady Records signee Grip’s projects “Porch,” “I Died For This?” and “5 & A F*** You.” TATE228 has released a string of singles in the past couple years, most notably “Livin’” featuring Grip, “Right on Time” featuring Fleetwood Fred and the lead single from his upcoming full length album “Contact Sport,” titled “Jive” produced by TU!. “Jive” received praise by fans and critics both as it has amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms since its release in April of 2022. With his Stimulated Music debut “Contact Sport” set to release this in July of this year, the future is bright for TATE228 as he is ready to hit a stride and become a household name not only in the South, but worldwide.
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