Melvin Oaks, a.k.a. C.B.G. was born in Kokomo, Indiana where he grew up idolizing Michael Jordan, Malcolm X, Albert Einstein and Jesus. It is evident that Indiana-born artist C.B.G. (Challenged By Greatness) is an ultra-talented artist. C.B.G. possesses the rare ability to create music with great content without alienating his listeners. Challenged By Greatness is not just a nickname for C.B.G. It is what defines him.
    C.B.G. began making music at the age of 12. It was obvious that he was passionate about music at an early age. His peers began to notice that he had a way with words. Tragedy struck when C.B.G.’s younger brother passed away. It was then that C.B.G. decided to use writing as a source of venting and escape from the heartbreak. C.B.G. began working with a purpose to create music that allows people to escape from their own problems and adventure into a world of positive vibes and hope.
    Not only has C.B.G challenged himself to be great, he also challenges his listeners to be great and follow their dreams.  This elite level of focus and skills are on display in the opening verse of  “Everything.” Much like his idol Michael Jordan, C.B.G.’s versatility is on full display on his album “Alpha Pack: The Origins of C.B.G.” ; where he shows his ability to inspire, make you to dance and sing along, all while delivering quality bars.

Derek Flager Jr. better known by his mononym BLaCK_NRC is an American Hip Hop artist. Born in Kokomo Indiana. Wanting to pursue his love for music he begin rapping at the age 10 along with fellow classmates and family members. He would write and write until he couldn't write anymore. He went all through high school wanting to record and finally started to record his music in 2008 around town with friends who had the equipment and knew enough about the software to work with him. After just three tracks recording he knew that working around other peoples schedules wasn't fast enough for him. Determined to get his music heard he managed to earn enough money to buy all the software that was needed and taught himself to work the programs to sound professional while using the most basic equipment. In 2009, he wanted to expand and began a hip hop group named No Remorse and made his high school nickname BLaCK! his stage name. No Remorse had 3 members which were childhood friends with BLaCK_NRC and since then members have come and gone. In 2012 after performing locally around Kokomo and surrounding areas for 3 years and not seeing any results he linked up with CEO of NuORDER ENT, kCAne MarkCO and joined his self founded label NuORDER ENTainmENT. No Remorse since then has changed their name to NoREMORSE CliQ and now consists of 5 members

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