Novelist, whose real name is Kwadwo Quentin Kankam, is a British grime MC and record producer born on January 20, 1997, in Lewisham, South London. He is best known for being a founding member of the Square crew and being nominated for Best Grime Act at the 2014 MOBO Awards. Novelist has been referred to as the "new face of... read full bio
Kruddz, Mxjib, Mojo, OGD, Dope and Papii Abz are members of the East London rap group NSG. The group first connected at Islington's Arts & Media School. NSG, which stands for Never Stop Growing, is an Afro-bashment group with members who are all either of Ghanaian or Nigerian heritage. They recently released their first track, Whine and Kotch. The English rapper J... read full bio
With a sound as unique as a fingerprint, New York-based NXCRE (pronounced Nack-ree), a genre-bending musician with an unforgettable voice, steadily carves out a position for himself in the music industry by fusing alternative rock, grunge, R&B, and hip-hop. Driven by his experience of homelessness and hardship, his music evolved into a more intensely personal, gritty, yet globally relatable sound.... read full bio
NxWorries is a collaboration between singer, Anderson .Paak, and producer, Knxwlege. The duo decided to explore their talents together, premiering music through record company ‘Stones Throw’. Their first release was a viral hit, achieving over a million SoundCloud and YouTube plays. NxWorries has toured with Earl Sweatshirt and Remy Banks. The duo has also collaborated with artists like Eric André.... read full bio
Nya Polo introduces us to a world of lip gloss, Prada cups and the gritty capital. She is somewhere between a babygirl and a trapper. She infuses the rap scene with cheeky coolness and Y2K vibes through her gentle voice and utilization of house, trap and R&B sounds.... read full bio
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is an American actor and rapper and son of Ice Cube. Jackson made his film debut portraying his father Ice Cube in the film “Straight Outta Compton”, which earned him a ton of popularity. From there, Jackson has been seen as Dan in film “Ingrid Goes West”, Donnie in “Den of Thieves”, and will be Chief Warrant... read full bio
O.T. Genasis is a hip-hop artist from Long Beach, California. O.T. Genasis was influenced by his notorious surroundings; crime was prevalent in his neighborhood, and O.T. Genasis was swallowed by the lifestyle. After experiencing some family troubles and having to hustle to compensate, O.T. Genasis decided it was time to pursue his dream of making music. Inspired by legends like... read full bio
Originating in Oceanside, California, Obed Padilla is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who is a powerful force in the music industry. Padilla is well-known for his storytelling abilities, and his music goes beyond simple sound to serve as a medium for expressing experiences and feelings that his listeners may relate to. His history, which has strong roots in Mexico and... read full bio
Oblé Reed, an artist of mixed race who specializes in Alternative Hip Hop and is based in Seattle, Washington, has established himself as a unique individual. Just released, his debut effort "LINDENAVE!" had over 5 million streams and was ranked as the #1 album by the Seattle Times. His ability to let his true self come through in the music has... read full bio
Ocean Alexander Alouwishas Wisdom, known professionally as Ocean Wisdom, is an English rapper from Camden Town, London. He was born on May 17, 1993. Ocean's music career began in 2014, with the release of his debut single "Walkin'" on High Focus Records. The track gained attention for its speed, with Ocean managing to fit in 4.45 words per second, surpassing... read full bio
Oddisee, a rapper and record producer, came to the early conclusion that success and purpose are self-designated. Amir Elkhalifa, who was born in Washington, DC, to a Sudanese father and an African American mother, and who was reared in Prince George's County, Maryland, saw glaring unfairness at a young age and developed a political outlook similar to that of the... read full bio
Nigerian singer-songwriter ODUMODUBLVCK was born in Lagos and raised in Abuja, and over the last ten years, he has emerged as one of the most intriguing voices to come out of the nation's capital. In addition to being a leading voice of drill music in Nigeria, he also creates his own kind of Hip-Hop known as Okporoko Rhythms, which draws... read full bio
Offset is a member of the wildly popular hip-hop trio, Migos, along with Quavo and Takeoff. Their career took off with the release of “Versace”, which was remixed with rap icon Drake and emerged on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs charts. After the release of their album Yung Rich Nation, Migos enjoyed even greater success with... read full bio
Ohana Bam is an up-and-coming rapper from Chicago, Illinois, who rose to fame after the release of his debut music video, “Sheriff,” which led him to be featured on Rolling Stone magazine as an artist you need to know. Bam was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Los Angeles, California after dropping out of the University of Missouri. After... read full bio
Ohgeesy moves through hip-hop with precise intention, knowing exactly where he wants to go and how he'll get there, like a chess player. The Mexican American who was born in Los Angeles took an instant liking to hip-hop. His uncle had a sizable CD collection that included hits from artists as diverse as UGK and Juicy J to LA icons... read full bio
Denver-born rapper Old Man Saxon most recently appeared as the audience favorite on the popular Netflix series Rhythm + Flow, which also starred Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and TI. Since the age of 13, Saxon has been a rapper. His music has been heard in Madden advertisements, the Netflix blockbuster film Someone Great, and HBO's Silicon Valley. In the first... read full bio
Oliver Francis is a songwriter, producer, and rapper. He gained his large following by featuring his music on YouTube. His videos have a collective 37 million views from users around the world. On SoundCloud, Francis’ songs have over one million combined views. He has released three hits on the online platform, ‘LWTGG,’ ‘Polo Socks,’ and ‘Stars.’ Francis continues to keep... read full bio
Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Omarion rose to fame while still a teen as a member of the groundbreaking urban “boy band” B2K. His soulful vocals, riveting stage presence, and undeniable charisma helped B2K score a hit with the group’s very first single, ""Uh Huh""; achieve Gold status with the group’s self-titled debut album; and go RIAA Platinum with... read full bio
OMB Peezy hails from Alabama. He is a hip-hop artist creating fresh sounds that have been called “the future of rap” by The Fader magazine. OMB Peezy mixes styles of rap, drawing inspiration from places like Louisiana, Detroit, and the Bay Area. His sound is a mesh of classical and modern production; OMB Peezy incorporates a capella vocals, piano, and... read full bio
Damon Coleman, better known as his stage name, Omen, is an American rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois who is signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, and Interscope Records. Omen began his musical rap career after the release of his debut mixtape, “Delayed.” He followed that up with his second mixtape, “Afraid of Heights,” which featured rappers J. Cole... read full bio
