Lucky Charms is the kind of mix where balance is key—and where one finds balance, one gets what Salt Lake City-based, North Carolina bred, hip hop duo Nostalgic90s call lucky. In their work together, confidence in each other breeds compliments of one another’s skills. “If he’s coming with the crunchy part I make sure I come with the marshmallow,” states Apaullo. Together they also find inspiration in nostalgia, hence the name, but more for nostalgia-as-style, the kind perfected by acts like The Cool Kids, whose old school, puffy jacket hip hop is in tribute to just that kind of music, made well before their own time. But more than that, Nostalgic90s resonates with the way their predecessors bounced off of one another endlessly. And on EPs like Carolina Blues, they show that they just might be the new cool kids of the 2020s. The duo also draws on influences like a Tribe Called Quest, in particular the boom bap of Q-Tip that doesn’t really sound like boom bap, and to the mix there’s also an appreciation for Lil Wayne, the melodic R&B of Janet Jackson, and Andre 3000’s eccentricities. But besides other artists, one of their biggest influences is their North Carolina roots. Carolina Blues is deeply influenced by the place that the cousins grew up. In their video for “Corolla,” they capture everyday life there. “You don’t have sidewalks in North Carolina. So we spent all our time just driving around playing music, being around contrary groups and getting them hooked to who we are,” says Lane.

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MobStyle is an Oregon-based fusion duo with a core of hip hop.
They have a penchant for blending genres and combining electronic and live instruments. They are known for strong vocal performances and lyricism, high energy stage shows that connect powerfully with the audience, and message filled content that fuels their music. Their goal is to help humanity evolve with their art.

Music is my passion. I sing and write original songs with my piano. I create and share my music to connect with people and to inspire you to live your dreams!

Om is both a World Music project and a fictional entity. 

In musical terms, Om is mainly instrumental; it emphasizes a score/soundtrack feel and explores a myriad of multicultural and intergenerational genres and sounds. Om’s catalog includes instrumentals used by other artists, solo albums and music used for sync licensing. 

In mythical terms, Om is the pan-dimensional incarnation of sound and vibration. At its most powerful, Om could be seen as both a creator and destroyer god. Stay tuned to the music, and explore an epic saga that spans the ages.

The message deliberately emphasizes the necessary balance of darkness and light; the name intentionally harmonizes grit and elegance. Coming from a lifelong music theory background, Mob Royalle spent his younger years as a guitarist/singer-songwriter, specializing in a fusion of rock and choral music. 

Soon these influences became juxtaposed with a hip hop core. Performing throughout the Northwest, Mob gained recognition as one of the premiere artists in the scene. Mob went on to become ½ of the MobStyle hip hop duo, while continuing to create a stellar catalog of solo material.

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