The long anticipated single from my upcoming EP: VIBE LYFE

Vibe Lyfe Intro

KNUCKLEH3aD (FckPpl3 2)

Sophomore LP from VA Hip-hop artist Nikko Knight.
www.NikkoKnight.com 

Love,Hate

Drives

My first record back after taking a 5 year hiatus. Im very excited for the journey ahead - here to create a positive vibe to inspire others. to  future fans: Welcome to Knighthood.

Nikko Knight - Millionz From Now

Tramp with the new shotta flow #oligarchymusik

EATUH (SANDERYSICK)

90's Love ft. Ryan Wright

Alone ft. Emcee

Double 0

Genocide

Inner Child

Nikko Knight delivers his message with the ferocity of an underrated fighter with something to prove.
Growing up in a talent-rich DMV, near Wale’s native, Knight showcases his aggression, energy and an emotionally eclectic style reflective of his suburban roots with a smidgen of D.C. edge. Knight, a Virginia Beach and Reston native, separates himself from a crowded marketplace with his candid lyrics and his authentic personification.
At the impressionable age of 10, Knight immersed himself in the world of hip hop by learning the nuances of both hip hop and rap. At the beginning of his career, Knight had  his critics whose perceptions, that in order to be a credible hip hop artist, you had to live a tumultuous life in the hood.

“I had a lot of people that doubted me,” Knight said. “In the past, people that I surrounded myself with when I was younger didn’t really believe in me (as a hip hop artist.) That weighed heavily on my mind, and inspired and motivated me to want to prove them wrong.”

Teetering between typical suburban, adolescent interests such as football, and what would become his undeniable passion of creating music, Knight wavered between the lifestyles until his freshman year of high school. This is when the birth of his trademark style of champion music’ first emerged.

“When I was 16-years-old, I started writing a lot of inspirational content,” Knight said. “I guess that is because that’s what I was really feeling and I wanted to  inspire people through music. I always felt like I needed to have a strong message in my songs, and create songs with substance. That is where the concept of the tape “Born Winner” came from. That desire was to always want to inspire and uplift my audience.”
A connoisseur of hip hop, Knight showcases his hip hop intellect in his video “The Drug,” by paying homage to original Ruff Ryder Drag On. He also traveled to historical locations in New York City, and shot a scene at rapper Big L’s memorial for his debut single “The Drug,” off his mix tape Born Winner.

“I did the song “The Drug” because I am actually a big fan of Drag On. He is one of my favorite artists because of his delivery,” Knight said. “(Artists of that era) have a certain kind of energy. I really wanted to be a lyrical artist and carry that aggression. I don’t want to have a timid delivery. I really wanted to convey the emotion. I was inspired by Ruff Ryders. I am a big fan of that style and that is why “Born Winner” became what it was. I wanted it to be perfectly rough around the edges.”

A self-proclaimed stickler for details, Nikko continued to hone his craft and enrolled in the OMEGA Studios of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences in Rockville, Md. with the idea of learning the intricate details of recording with the sole intent of enhancing his own artistry and to give himself a distinct and original sound.

“I really don’t even listen to much hip hop anymore,” Knight admits. “I don’t listen to it because I make so much of it. I really don’t listen to the genre anymore. Every now and then, I’ll check out my favorite artists like if Eminem or Jay-Z. Or if Kayne West is coming out with a record, I’ll always keep track of them. I do this because I don’t want to subconsciously take another rapper’s style. I want to keep it fresh. I try to shy away from listening to hip hop on a regular basis because I am an artist, and because it is my job to make music, I want it to be authentic as possible.”



Nikko Knight - Millionz From Now

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