NASAAN is the epitome of artistic self-expression. In addition to producing, directing, editing, engineering, and masterminding his enormous graphics, he also raps. He is serious about his cause, yet NASAAN is a hive of activity—humor, passion, and thought. NASAAN is making his Assemble Sound/Atlantic Records debut with Error 404, featuring Icewear Vezzo, Big Sean, Babytron, Swavay, Daniel Hex, and others,... read full bio
Nascar Aloe is a rising star in the world of rap music. Originally from Lexington, North Carolina, Nascar Aloe began his musical journey in 2013 as a means of expressing himself creatively. His music is characterized by a unique blend of punk energy, raw 808s, and alarming visuals, which have helped him to stand out in a crowded rap scene. After... read full bio
Nasty C is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer from Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, who earned attention in South Africa after being the youngest to win the Best Freshman Award at the South African Hip Hop Awards. Nasty C began his career as a musician after releasing his debut mixtape, “One Kid, a Thousand Coffins,” when he was only... read full bio
Natalie La Rose is a Dutch recording artist and dancer. She signed a recording contract with American musician Flo Rida's International Music Group Imprint and Republic Records. Her music flaunts her immense voice with flourishes of both eighties and nineties R&B. Its an instantly irresistible style. Her debut single for I.M.G./Republic Records Somebody [featuring Jeremih] peaked at No. 2 on... read full bio
The renowned musical duet Natos y Waor, from Madrid, has won over listeners' hearts and minds with their beautiful poetry and entrancing rhythms. This dynamic combo has made ripples not only in Spain but also throughout the Spanish-speaking globe, transcending regional boundaries. Their music is a testament to the potency of narrative, tackling difficult subjects that have a deep emotional... read full bio
Naughty By Nature, a New Jersey super-group, has been creating party anthems and hip-hop feel good music that has become the soundtrack to our lives for over 20 years. Even those who weren't born when Naughty By Nature know their songs word for word. For example, O.P.P, Hip-Hop Hooray, Ghetto Bastard, Jamboree, Uptown Anthem, and Feel Me Flow were more... read full bio
Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Navraj Singh Goraya, better known by his stage name Nav, hails from Canada. In 2015, he launched his career as a producer, working with fellow Canadian rapper Drake on the song "Back to Back." After his song "Myself" went viral in 2016, he then came to the public's attention. Amir "Cash" Esmailian and Wassim... read full bio
Navy Blue, real name Sage Elsesser, has become a well-known personality in the hip-hop community thanks to his reflective lyrics and unique musical taste. Navy Blue, a native of New York City, started his artistic career as a skateboarder and a visual artist. He was well-known in the skating scene and finally turned his artistic talents to music. Navy Blue began... read full bio
Naya Ali is a Canadian rapper who is of Ethiopian descent and currently resides in Montreal, Quebec. The first half of her debut album was titled "Godspeed: Baptism (Prelude)," and it was published in the year 2020. Ali was born in Ethiopia, but moved to Canada when he was very young and spent his childhood in the city of Notre-Dame-de-Grace.... read full bio
"Acclaimed R&B artist Ne-Yo wears many hats as a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer. He gained notoriety as a songwriter when he wrote the lyrics for “Let Me Love You” for the artist Mario. This single earned Ne-Yo a recording contract with the music label, Def Jam. His debut album In My Own Words was well received and... read full bio
Nebu Kiniza is a hip-hop artist from Queens, New York. He found his talent for rap during high school when he began freestyle rapping for fun. After performing in high school talent shows, he gathered a fan base and began competing against his classmates. Kiniza decided to make his own music, and released his first mixtape ‘2 Peace Signs.’ He... read full bio
Nef the Pharaoh is most well known for his collaborations with fellow hip hop artist E-40. He was chosen by fans as the “Bay Area Freshman of the Year,” and soon after released the regional hit “Big Tymin”. The song was remixed by YG and Ty Dolla $ign, and Nef’s self-titled debut EP was released on Sick Wid It Records.... read full bio
A multiplatinum rapper, entrepreneur, and actor Nelly has made a very successful career. Starting the city of St. Louis, Missouri he began his career as an underground hip-hop artist with a group called St. Lunatics. When he began his solo-rapping career. He released his first album, Country Grammar and debuted as No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Country Grammar sold... read full bio
NeOne The Wonderer's music falls somewhere between rap and jazz with a dash of R&B, but he himself best sums up his style when he says, "I'm a fusion artist." It is evident from listening to his music that the musician conjures up a whole universe for each song. It is philosophical and scientific, but most importantly, it is purposeful. Nothing... read full bio
Nerija, a group of musicians based in London who have won the Jazz Newcomer Parliamentary Jazz Award and been nominated for the Jazz FM Breakthrough Act of the Year, perform vibrant and unique music that draws inspiration from jazz, hip hop, afrobeat and South African Township. The seven-piece ensemble contains up-and-coming musicians including guitarist Shirley Tetteh (Maisha, Gary Crosby's Groundation), trumpeter... read full bio
Nessly's unique style and lyricism have earned him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. His music explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. His album Wildflower features songs like "Make It Right" and "Back 2 Life". The album was praised for its dreamy, ethereal beats and introspective lyrics. In addition to his solo work, Nessly has collaborated with other artists... read full bio
The New Boyz, were a group that turned a small Southern California dance jerk, into a worldwide dance. The boys Ben J and Legacy produced the song titles Youre a Jerk which peaked to top thirty on Billboard Top 100. This song really brought the style of jerking to become more popular. This dance craze intertwined the best of break... read full bio
NEZ was raised by a Kenyan father and an American mother in Chicago. As a young child, he played the drums in his church until he was old enough to wander the streets of Hyde Park. Chicago's distinctive blend of blues, soul and gospel was ingrained in the city's long history and helped pave the way for the development of dance music... read full bio
NF, real name Nathan John Feurstein, is a performer from Michigan who is active in the musical genres of rap, singing, and songwriting. NF's music is affected by the difficulties he encountered as a youngster, such as the divorce of his parents, child abuse, rage issues, and the death of his mother as a result of an overdose from drugs.... read full bio
Nice & Smooth released four albums from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s. Their first appearance was on the song, Pimpin Ain't Easy" by Big Daddy Kane on his album, It's a Big Daddy Thing. Nice & Smooth's biggest radio fame came from "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow...," from the group's second album, Ain't a Damn Thing Changed, released in... read full bio
